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Providence Hall on Middle Plantation Hill-
Williamsburg, Virginia
OC-H1174
Beautiful Providence Hall now Open for Guests
Telephone: 1135-J
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PROVIDENCE HALL
This Colonial home which was a fine exam-
ple of Colonial Architecture in Virginia, was
moved to Williamsburg from Providence Forge,
a small town about 25 miles west of here.
It was condemned by the State Highway
Commission because it stood directly in the
path of the Richmond to Newport News High-
way, which was built in 1947. The house was
then sold by the highway Commission at pub-
lic auction. Work in moving this historical
building to its present site, Middle Plantation
Hill, was begun in August 1947. The house
was completely dismantled to be moved. Each
timber was marked so that the building could
be assembled here exactly as it stood
originally.
Sometimes referred to as the "Providence
Forge House", it was built in the 18th century.
It is known that Cornwallis camped in this
home during the Revolution. For years the
Providence Forge House has been a landmark
in Tidewater Virginia. It is rich in history
and tradition. Every effort has been made to
preserve this old building, which played a
vital role in the growth of our country. We
hope that it will inspire others to save and
preserve our old landmarks.
This historical building was beautifully re-
stored by Mrs. Virginia B. Haughwout, an old
resident of Williamsburg, on family property.
It was opened to the public by the Daughters
of the American Revolution on February 7,
1950. For reservations write.
Providence Hall, Williamsburg, Virginia
