- Williamsburg Sampler
The Williamsburg Sampler Bed and Breakfast Inn (1976) is an 18th Century plantation style colonial inn, located in
Colonial Williamsburg , Virginia within their Architectural Corridor Protection District. The name of the inn comes from ‘sampler embroideries’, which were popular in 16th centuryEngland . A number of framed samplers can be seen throughout the halls and bedrooms of the inn.Architecture
The construction of the main house, an 18th century plantation style brick Colonial, follows basic colonial style construction. It was designed by William B. Phillips, AIA, an architect experienced in historic
Colonial Williamsburg . He incorporated a replica of an 18th century Coke-Garrettcarriage house , which now overlooks the grounds and main house. Construction was completed in mid-December 1976.Building site
The Inn was built over the original Jamestown Road, which was earlier moved to the present road in front of the Inn. The original road was used by the American Patriots from
Jamestown Settlement to the new capital in the City of Williamsburg. During the diggings of the foundation, rubble and bricks from the old William & Mary Alumni House were unearthed, along with a 1954 Plymouth, of which the medallion is on display in the inn.Artifacts on display
The Sampler has a collection of artifacts from around the world. The list includes two life-size Chinese
terra cotta warriors,pewter from theUSA ,Germany andIreland , large statue fromIndia ofGanesha The Elephant God, an 1887Pump Organ and an 1827 Arm Chair fromAustria , as well as items from the Helen Marie Gallery of Antique and Collectibles.Skip Lunch Breakfast
The Williamsburg Sampler Bed and Breakfast Inn is known for its large portioned breakfasts which are named the Skip Lunch Breakfast, which was so named by a visiting college football player.
References
* http://www.antiquesamplers.org/
* http://www.aia.org/
* http://www.historyisfun.org/External links
* [http://www.williamsburgsampler.com/Skip-Lunch-Breakfast.htm Skip Lunch Breakfast]
* [http://www.historicdistricts.com/VA/state.html National Register of Historical Places - Virginia]
* [http://www.wmalumni.com/?house William & Mary Alumni House]
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