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Oak Hill : James Monroe's Loudoun Seat171 views
Author
Hellman, Susan Holway, Architectural History, University of Virginia
Advisors
Wilson, Richard, Architectural History, University of Virginia
Wells, Camille , Architectural History, University of Virginia
Lay, Kenneth, Architectural History, University of Virginia
Abstract
James Monroe (1758-1831) created at Oak Hill a symbol of the status he had achieved in his rise from humble beginnings to the presidency of the United States. The house articulates his personal tastes, sense of propriety, and social ambitions. It stands today as a tribute to our fifth president and is possibly the only historic site in the United States that retains its integrity to the time of Monroe. He constructed the dwelling during his second presidential term and was well aware of the statement he was making in the Virginia countryside.
This thesis untangles some of the myths surrounding the design and construction of Oak Hill and brings to light the contribution of other figures, including Monroe himself, in the final product.
Degree
MARH (Master of Architectural History)
Keywords
Monroe, James -- 1758-1831 -- Homes and haunts; Oak Hill (Loudoun County, Va.)
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Hellman, Susan Holway. Oak Hill : James Monroe's Loudoun Seat. University of Virginia, Architectural History, MARH (Master of Architectural History), 1983-01-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/50v2-7r33.
