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The Role Of Building In Colonial Williamsburg

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In Colonial Williamsburg there are many significant architectures. Buildings such as the Bruton Parish Church, Governor’s Palace, the Capitol, and the Magazine all had a big contribution in Virginia's history. Each building deserves a commemorative coin, but only one can be selected. By studying all the four structures, the one most deserving of a commemorative coin is the Magazine. During the Colonial times, the Magazine had many significant effects. In 1714, the Virginia Assembly wanted Alexander Spotswood to create the “House of Brick” to hold guns, gunpowder, flint, tents, swords, cooking utensils, as well as many other helpful items. In 1715 the “House of Brick” (Magazine) was finished building. Six decades later, after
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