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The iconic building of the [[University of Virginia]].
The iconic building of the [[University of Virginia]].
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{{wikipedia link|The_Rotunda_(University_of_Virginia)|whylink=wellcovered|linktext=The Rotunda (University of Virginia)}}
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==1895 Fire==
==1895 Fire==

Revision as of 16:48, 5 July 2012


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The iconic building of the University of Virginia.

The Rotunda

1895 Fire

A fire destroyed most of the Rotunda on October 27, 1895.[1]

Controversial renovation

Plans are currently being drafted to renovate the Rotunda's leaking roof. This will require several magnolia trees to be removed in order to protect the structure. Over 1,800 signatures were collected on a petition to stop the Board of Visitors from approving such an action. [2]

Map

Coordinates:Erioll world.svg.png 38°02′09″N 78°30′12″W / 38.035695°N 78.503349°W / 38.035695; -78.503349

References

  1. Print: Charlottesville events 1892-1902, , Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises 29 Jan 2012, Page 3 (Special section celebrating newspaper's 120th anniversary in 2012).
  2. Web. UVa students push to save magnolias around the Rotunda, Ted Strong, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 16, 2011, retrieved November 18, 2011.