Memorandum, New Room chimney and Piazza windows, 1796

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 1796.00.00

Identifier: W-812/a

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Memorandum: New Room chimney and windows, Piazza, 1796

Scope and Contents

Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12" square; stone margin around them of 6" on outer edge, 9" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.

Dates

1796

Creator

Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)

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