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Thomas Jefferson’s Architecture

Thomas Jefferson’s Architecture
In 1825 the University of Virginia opened its doors to students, including those too poor to afford tuition. Thomas Jefferson drew the architectural plans for the university, including the Rotunda, shown here, which is based upon the Pantheon in Rome.
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Jefferson, Thomas; American Architecture; Dome (architecture); Virginia (state)
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