Tuesday, February 15, 2011

ABC Wednesday: Elegant Entrance


Everyone who visits Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, U.S. can enter through the elegant entrance in the back of the Colonial Governor's mansion. Of course back when the colonial governor lived there, I suspect entering uninvited wouldn't be encouraged.
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22 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    This image says lots of words!
    Really ELEGANT and charming, I like a lot the golden sign. Now, we can dream about how is the decoration inside!No doubt it's wonderful as well!
    Excellent post!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  2. AyieFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Carver! Long time no visit due to our vacation.

    That's a very elaborate decor, very striking!

    happy valentine's to you too!

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  3. Sylvia KFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Oh, I've always wanted to visit there! Now I want to even more! Terrific capture of a definitely elegant and historical place!! Great word for the E Day!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  4. photowannabeFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I loved my visit to Williamsburg but it was so long ago. Thanks for the shot of this elegant building. I need to go again and see it with photographer's eyes.

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  5. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Actually our family went to Williamsburg 2 or 3 years ago. Remember that building. Good capture.

    On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, thank you! - ROG

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  6. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh, it is just beautiful, Carver! Very E-for-elegant!!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. HildredFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    And can you imagine what the front entrance must look like!!!

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  8. Richard LawryFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    My my, that is elegant!!

    An Arkies Musings

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  9. KateFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Yes, it is indeed an elegant entrance. Been all over the world and US but haven't visited this place. Guess I'd better get going!!

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  10. AmandaFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    That's the British royal coat of arms above the doors is it not?

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  11. MarthaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Exquisitely elegant!

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  12. caiteFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful.
    Gosh, I have not been there in a long time...

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  13. Tumblewords:February 15, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    That is truly elegant! Excellent post!

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  14. IndraniFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Oh! This is beautiful.

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  15. ChrisJFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    That is a magnificent Coat of Arms!

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  16. JanetFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Ornate!

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  17. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    The entrance is elegant indeed!

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  18. BarbaraFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    A very grand entrance - the coat of arms is spectacular.

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  19. London CallerFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    What a lovely building!
    Isn't that coat of arms of Britain!?

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  20. WandaFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    What a beautiful "Crest" Very Elegant.

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  21. DhemzFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    how awesome! elegant indeed!
    Check out my ABC Wednesday entry as well. Much appreciated!

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  22. CarverFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks to everyone for visiting. Several have asked if the coat of arms is a British one. I assume it is since this was the colonial Governor's palace and seven Royal Governor's lived there followed by Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson drew up plans for renovating the palace when he was the Virginia governor but they weren't implemented as the decision was made to move the government to Richmond, VA. Most of the palace is as it was during the Royal Governor's time but they do discuss, in the tour, when Patrick Henry was Governor and also have some of Jefferson's drawings when he considered changes during his time there.

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