Memorandum and sketch, greenhouse and quarters
- Containers:
- Box 3, Folder 1785.00.00
- Creator:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Scope and content:
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Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.
- Language:
- English .
- Subjects:
- Architectural documents
- Names:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Places:
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate)
greenhouse slave quarters
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.