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Colonial Williamsburg Journal

Title Of Garden Mounts
Issue Volume 36, Number 03 (CWJ, Summer 2014)
Description Garden mounts erected in 16th-18th century ornamental gardens were intended to provide an enhanced view of the sweep of nature. Still existing sites in Williamsburg include the Governor's Palace, and Green Spring, site of Governor Sir William Berkeley's mansion, as well as Jefferson's Poplar Forest.
Author Olmert, Michael
Pages 28-34
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