The Rotunda - Charlottesville, Va
Posted by: LJParr
N 38° 02.133 W 078° 30.216
17S E 719088 N 4212701
Designed by Thomas Jefferson and completed in 1826 The Rotunda is the centerpiece of Jefferson's original Academical Village at The University of Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM8KYB
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2010
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When visiting the campus be sure to take one of the free guided
tours of The Rotunda. A tour lasts about an hour and is well worth the effort if you are a history buff. Among the surprising facts offered by the tour guides is that in 1817 the cornerstone of the first building on campus was laid, not at the Rotunda, but at Pavilion VII. A placard near Pavilion VII describes the cornerstone event and is featured near the conclusion of the tour which ends on the Lawn.
Other tour topics:
- Constructed from 1822 - 1826
- Damaged by fire in 1895
- Rebuild with modifications 1898
- Restored to Jefferson's design in 1976
Located on the Central Grounds convenient
parking is available at the Central Grounds Parking Garage on Emmet Street.