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Jefferson Hotel lobby The Jefferson Hotel, Where Gators Once Roamed
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The Jefferson Hotel, Where Gators Once Roamed

October 19, 2018October 12, 2018 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia opened in 1895. It has been renovated several times since, and it's decorated in a luxurious, eclectic style.

Thomas Jefferson Monticello facade A Rainy Day at Monticello
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A Rainy Day at Monticello

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a Founding Father, and the author of the Declaration of Independence. He designed his home, Monticello, in Charlottesville, Virginia. I visited on a very rainy day in late September as part of the first leg of my vacation.

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