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Custis Lee Mansion, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Custis Lee Mansion, Arlington, Virginia, USA, home of George Washington Parke Custis, adopted son of George Washington. It was later the home of Colonel Robert E Lee, whose wife was Mary Custis. During the Civil War the Arlington Estate became a military cemetery. Date: 1911
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Arlington Colonel Columns Doric Estate Mansion Parke Pathway Virginia Washington Custis
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This evocative photograph, taken in 1911, captures the grandeur and history of the Custis-Lee Mansion in Arlington, Virginia. The mansion, originally built in the late 18th century, was the home of George Washington Parke Custis, the adopted grandson of America's founding father, George Washington. Custis, a prominent figure in his own right, expanded the estate and added the distinctive Doric columns and steps that grace the facade. Later in history, the mansion became the residence of Colonel Robert E. Lee and his wife, Mary Custis Lee, who was the granddaughter of George Washington Parke Custis. The estate passed down through the Custis family for generations, and during the Civil War, it became a military cemetery, where thousands of Union soldiers were buried. The photograph, taken in the early 1910s, reveals the mansion's impressive architecture, with its tall columns and intricate details. The pathway leading up to the mansion is lined with trees, adding to the sense of history and tranquility. The classical design of the building, with its Doric columns and grand steps, is a testament to the rich history of the United States and the influential figures who once called this estate home. The Custis-Lee Mansion, now known as the Arlington House, stands as a reminder of the past, and continues to be a popular tourist destination and a symbol of American history.
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