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Merchants Square in spring
Merchants Square is an 18th-century style retail village in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.
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History
Conceived in 1927 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Reverend W. A. R. Goodwin [1], Merchants Square is considered to be one of the first planned shopping districts in the United States, if not the first.[1] Small shops throughout Williamsburg would move into a centrally located area that used architecture that was in harmony with the restoration’s character.
Most of the stores and shops are located on Duke of Gloucester Street (DoG St.) right across from The College of William & Mary’s campus.[1] To keep the area as close to historically accurate as possible, all telephone wires were placed underground, and modern day technologies such as air-conditioning ducts and garage equipment were hidden with shrubs and plantings.[1]
Present day
Another view of the squareToday there are over 40 shops and restaurants located in Merchants Square.[2] The area is also used for other purposes, such as seasonal concerts, a farmers' market, and special movie screenings.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Merchants Square – History. Retrieved on June 28, 2008.
- ^ a b Merchants Square – Home. Retrieved on June 28, 2008.
External links
Colonial Williamsburg HISTORYBattle of Williamsburg • Colonial Williamsburg History • Historic Triangle • Middle Plantation • Rich Neck Plantation
STRUCTURESAbby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum • Alexander Craig House • Bassett Hall • Bruton Parish Church • Capitol • Charlton House • Courthouse • DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum • Governor's Palace • James Semple House • John Crump House • Nicolson Store • Palmer House • Peyton Randolph House • Raleigh Tavern • St. George Tucker House • Wetherburn's Tavern • Wren Building • Wythe House
GEOGRAPHYOTHERCarter's Grove Country Road • Carter’s Grove Plantation • The College of William & Mary • Grand Illumination • Merchants Square • National Historic Landmark • National Trust for Historic Preservation • Peacock Hill
Categories:- Buildings and structures in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Colonial Williamsburg
- 1927 establishments
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