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Williamsburg Historic District

Williamsburg (Independent City), Virginia
County of Williamsburg (City).
Francis, Waller, Nicholson, New England, Lafayette & Nassau Sts.
National Register Number: 66000925
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Historic District: Historical. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2004.
Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Living History in Restored Historic District.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - October 9, 1960):
This was the Capital of Virginia (1699-1799) and the home of the College of William and Mary, chartered in 1693. Restoration of the district, begun in 1927, has recreated the atmosphere of 18th century Williamsburg.

Condition:
The large in-house maintenance staff has specialized skills in the preservation/maintenance of historic structures. Two full-time architectural conservators oversee the maintenance activities and conduct condition assessments and conservation treatments on the structures.


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