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James Monroe Building

The James Monroe Building is an office building located in Downtown Richmond, Virginia. It is the tallest building in Richmond at 137 meters (449 ft) and 29 floors. Only 25 of the floors, however, are actually occupiable as the top and middle two are maintenance floors. Although it is the tallest building in Richmond, its location at the bottom of a hill gives it the appearance of being roughly the same height as other buildings in the Richmond skyline. The building has a parking garage at its base and is located adjacent to Interstate 95. Completed in 1981, the James Monroe Building was intended to have a twin tower at the North end of its parking garage but the recession of the early 1980s ended the project. It was the tallest building in Virginia from 1981 to 2007 when it was surpassed by The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center & Residences in Virginia Beach. The state government plans to move all departments out of the building. As of 2023, whether or not a new building will be constructed to replace was still up in the air. This is due to building's age, requiring renovations that would be roughly equal in cost to new construction, issues with employees getting stuck in the elevator, and bathrooms that weren't compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. As of early 2026, all government departments housed there have moved out or planned to do so, and the state government plans to build a new building for all the departments at 1401 East Broad Street and either sell or demolish the building. Former Governor Glenn Youngkin wanted to rent out office space instead, but lawmakers chose to build a new building due to a desire to invest in the city and centralize constituents' access to state government. Departments formerly housed at the building include the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Department of Small Business Supplier Diversity, Virginia Department of Health pharmacy services, Department of the Treasury, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the Auditor of Public Accounts, Office of the State Inspector General, Department of Accounts, Department of Taxation, Department of Human Resource Management, the Department of Transportation, Department of General Services' Information System Services, and the Human Resources clinic. References
James Monroe Building

James Monroe Building je neboder koji se nalazi u Richmondu, glavnom gradu američke savezne države Virginije. Zgrada je dovršena 1981. godine te su neki planovi o nadogradnji bili ukinuti. Razlog tome bila je recesija s početka 1980-ih koja je spriječila izgradnju dva tornja iznad parkirne garaže na sjeveru zgrade. Sa 137 metara visine, James Monroe Building je od svojeg otvaranja pa do 2007. bio najviša zgrada u Virginiji. Nakon toga ga je nadmašio hotel Westin Virginia Beach Town Center u Virginia Beachu. Međutim, zgrada je još i danas najviša u Richmondu. Izvori
James Monroe Law Office

Das James Monroe Law Office war die Anwaltskanzlei des früheren amerikanischen Präsidenten James Monroe und liegt im Fredericksburg Historic District in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Als Bauwerk von nationaler Bedeutung hat es den Status einer National Historic Landmark. Baubeschreibung Bis 1948 erfuhr das James Monroe Law Office nur wenig bauliche Änderungen. Bis dahin bestand es aus einem langen anderthalbstöckigem roten Backsteingebäude mit schmalen Fenstern, grünen Fensterläden, zwei einfachen Eingängen und drei Kaminen. Das ursprüngliche Gebäude hat drei Dachgauben, die auf einem Giebeldach sitzen. Im Jahr 1948 wurde an ein Längsende senkrecht ein anderthalbstöckiges Haus mit quadratischer Grundfläche angebaut, so dass das James Monroe Law Office seitdem eine L-Form hat. Unter dem Anbau liegt ein großer Keller, der eine kleine Bibliothek zu Monroe und seiner Ära beherbergt. Geschichte Das James Monroe Law Office wurde 1758 erbaut. Von 1786 bis 1789 betrieb James Monroe hier eine Anwaltskanzlei. Während dieser Zeit war er Abgeordneter im Unterhaus der Virginia General Assembly und im Juni 1788 Delegierter auf der Ratifizierungsversammlung von Virginia. Kurz nach der Niederlage gegen James Madison bei den Wahlen für das Repräsentantenhaus im 1. Kongress der Vereinigten Staaten zog Monroe im April 1789 mit seiner Familie in das Albemarle County, wo er in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft seines Freundes Thomas Jefferson lebte. Ein Nachfahre Monroes, Laurence Gouverneur Hoes, erwarb das James Monroe Law Office und richtete dort ein Museum ein. Das Gebäude wurde restauriert und mit Möbeln ausgestattet, die der späteren Lebensphase Monroes entstammen. Darunter befinden sich Möbel im Louis-seize-Stil, die Monroe als Botschafter in Frankreich während der 1790er Jahre erworben hatte. Im Juli 1948 übertrugen Hoes und seine Frau das Anwesen der James Monroe Foundation. Am 13. November 1966 erhielt das James Monroe Law Office den Status einer National Historic Landmark und wurde als Baudenkmal in das National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eingetragen. Am 22. September 1971 wurde das Gebäude zusätzlich als Contributing Property des Historic Districts Fredericksburg in das NRHP aufgenommen. Heute wird das James Monroe Museum von der University of Mary Washington betrieben. Weblinks The James Monroe Museum (englisch) Anmerkungen
James Monroe Law Office

The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is a historic museum at 908 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is located on the site of the James Monroe Law Office, used by future United States President James Monroe from 1786 to 1789. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and operated by the University of Mary Washington. The museum features original objects and memorabilia related to James Monroe, and includes items relating to other members of his family, including dresses worn by First Lady Elizabeth Monroe. Description and history The Monroe Museum is located in central Fredericksburg, on the west side of Charles Street, between William and George Streets. It is housed in a two-part building that is roughly L-shaped. The older portion is a long 1+1⁄2-story brick structure, with a gabled roof, built in 1758. To this is attached a larger 1+1⁄2-story square brick building dating to 1964, when the museum and library were organized. The addition houses Monroe memorabilia, and a small library containing volumes similar to those that might have been in Monroe's library. The museum also houses a collection of furnishings and other artifacts belonging to the Monroes, although most date to the 19th century. The outside includes a memorial garden to James Monroe, which features a bust of him sculpted by Margaret French Cresson, daughter of Daniel Chester French. This building, composed of three separate 19th century structures later joined, occupies a site said by tradition to be the law office of future United States President James Monroe from 1786 to 1789. Monroe had prior to this time served in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the Congress of the Confederation, from which he resigned in 1786. In 1788, he was a delegate to the Virginia ratifying convention for the United States Constitution. He initially opposed adoption until a Bill of Rights could be added. Monroe's law office was acquired in 1928 by Laurence Hoes, a Monroe family descendant who established the James Monroe Memorial Foundation (see: www.monroefoundation.org) to manage the property. He accumulated a variety of artifacts related to his illustrious ancestor, restored the property, and opened it as a museum. In 1964, the addition was built, and the Monroe Foundation gave the property to the state. It is now managed by a board consisting of members of the Monroe Foundation and the regents of the University of Mary Washington. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Virginia National Register of Historic Places listings in Fredericksburg, Virginia Presidential memorials in the United States References External links Media related to James Monroe Law office at Wikimedia Commons Monroe Foundation history James Monroe Law Office Museum and Memorial Library - University of Mary Washington website James Monroe Law Office Museum and Memorial Library - Park Service website Photos "Life Portrait of James Monroe", from C-SPAN's American Presidents: Life Portraits, broadcast from the James Monroe Memorial Museum, April 12, 1999
James River Day School

James River Day School, or JRDS, is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian K-8 day school in Lynchburg, Virginia. JRDS serves academically qualified students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnic, social, or economic background. Faculty Total Faculty 41 Faculty holding advanced degrees = more than 50% Curriculum James River Day School offers instruction in reading and language arts, mathematics, science, history and social studies, visual arts, music, physical education, technology, and world languages for Grades K-8. Students in Grades 5-8 compete in a variety of sports throughout the year, including soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, and lacrosse. Accreditation The Virginia Association of Independent Schools has accredited JRDS since 1979. External links James River Day School's official website VAIS page for James River Day School Notes
James River National Wildlife Refuge

The James River National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge located along the James River in eastern Prince George County, Virginia. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service oversees its management. One of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex, James River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1991 to protect nesting and roosting habitat of the bald eagle from development. The refuge's 4,800 acres (19 km2) of forest and wetlands are bordered by Powell Creek to the west and by Flowerdew A Hundred Plantation to the east. The land that is now the refuge was the site of Powellbrooke Plantation, whose owner, Captain Nathaniel Powell (one of the original 1607 colonists), his wife, and ten others were killed during the Indian massacre of 1622, and later Merchant's Hope Plantation during colonial times. Ecology & Wildlife Management Various research and land management projects are active at James River NWR. Including monitoring bird species like Bald Eagles, monitoring arthropod species like endangered Frosted Elfin, and working to restore longleaf pine savannah, an exceedingly rare habitat in Virginia. Longleaf pine restoration has primarily involved cutting small sections of current loblolly stands, planting longleaf pine and regularly burning the experimental plot to control for longleaf dominance. References This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. External links James River National Wildlife Refuge Media related to James River National Wildlife Refuge at Wikimedia Commons
James River State Park

James River State Park is a state park located along the James River in Buckingham County, Virginia. Opened June 20, 1999, it preserves part of the route of the Kanawha Canal in addition to portions of the river. One of the many attractions at James River State Park is the park's more than 130 acres (0.53 km2) of native warm season grasses that blanket fields adjacent to the James River. These fields are maintained by periodic prescribed fire to facilitate growth of the native grasses. Very few areas of this size with warm season grasses still exist in the Eastern United States. See also List of Virginia state parks References Park website
Hôtel Jefferson

L'hôtel Jefferson (en anglais : The Jefferson Hotel) est un hôtel américain situé à Richmond, en Virginie. Installé dans un bâtiment inscrit au Virginia Landmarks Register depuis le 5 novembre 1968 et au Registre national des lieux historiques depuis le 4 juin 1969, cet établissement est membre des Historic Hotels of America et des Historic Hotels Worldwide depuis 1989. Liens externes (en) Site officiel Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de l’hôtellerie Portail de la Virginie
Fort Marcy (Virginia)

Fort Marcy was a Union fortification protecting Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War. Its remains are now administered by the National Park Service as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. History Fort Marcy is approximately 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) south of the Potomac River on the south side of the Chain Bridge Road leading from Chain Bridge to Langley and McLean, Virginia. By car it can only be reached from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway. The hill on which the fort is located was known as Prospect Hill. It is near the location where the famous but bloodless duel between Henry Clay and John Randolph was fought in 1826. The perimeter of the fort is 338 feet (103 m). When completed, the fort mounted 18 guns, a 10-inch (25 cm) mortar and two 24-pound (10 kg) Coehorn mortars. The batteries were aimed toward the south and west. Originally the fort was called Fort Baldy Smith, after General William Farrar Smith, the troops of whose division began construction of the work. His division crossed Chain Bridge on the night of September 24, 1861, and immediately commenced construction of Fort Marcy and Fort Ethan Allen. The 79th New York Highlanders, the 141st Pennsylvania and the Iron Brigade also helped complete the work in the fall of 1862. A force of about 500 contrabands were also employed and the 152nd New York worked on the entrenchments, which are still in a very good state of preservation. The fort was not completed until the fall of 1862. It is a relatively undisturbed fort and was named in honor of a native of Massachusetts, Randolph B. Marcy, a distinguished soldier, father-in-law and chief of staff to General George B. McClellan. Detachments of the 4th New York and 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery and the 130th Pennsylvania Infantry were among the troops that performed garrison duty here during the war. An interesting incident of history is that the body of troops which afterwards became famous as the "Iron Brigade" was originated at this fort in the summer of 1861, and was composed of the 19th Indiana, the 2nd, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Regiments. The 24th Michigan was added to the brigade soon after the Battle of South Mountain. These units remained together until the close of the war. At the end of the Civil War in 1865, the system of fortifications (now known as Fort Circle Parks) which surrounded Washington, D.C. were dismantled. The lumber and other materials were sold at auctions and the land returned to pre-war owners. Modern history Vincent Foster The body of former deputy White House Counsel Vince Foster was found in Fort Marcy Park following his death on July 20, 1993. Kevin Ward The body of Kevin Ward, the mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, was found in Fort Marcy Park by United States Park Police officers on January 25, 2022, after an apparent suicide. The cause of death was reported to be a gunshot wound. References External links Fort Marcy at the National Park Service website
Apollo’s Chariot

Apollo’s Chariot in Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Virginia, USA) ist die erste Stahlachterbahn vom Modell Hyper Coaster des Herstellers Bolliger & Mabillard und wurde am 27. März 1999 eröffnet. Hinweise Nach dem Lifthill folgt nicht sofort der First Drop, sondern es befindet sich dazwischen ein langer Predrop, um die Zugkette des Lifthills zu entlasten. Allerdings wurde bei den folgenden Hyper Coaster des Herstellers der Predrop weggelassen. Lediglich der kurz nach Apollo’s Chariot Eröffnung eröffnete Raging Bull in Six Flags Great America verfügt noch über einen Predrop. Dieser ist jedoch um einiges kürzer als der von Apollo's Chariot. Am 30. März 1999 – dem Pressetag – wurde Modell Fabio während der Fahrt von einer Gans im Gesicht getroffen. Züge Apollo’s Chariot besitzt drei Züge mit jeweils neun Wagen. In jedem Wagen können vier Personen (eine Reihe) Platz nehmen. Als Rückhaltesystem kommen Schoßbügel zum Einsatz. Weblinks Apollo's Chariot auf der Parkwebsite (englisch) Apollo’s Chariot in der Roller Coaster DataBase Einzelnachweise
Apollo's Chariot

Apollo's Chariot sont des hyper montagnes russes du parc Busch Gardens Williamsburg, situé dans le Comté de James City, en Virginie (à 5 km au sud est de Williamsburg, aux États-Unis). C'est le premier Hyper Coaster construit par Bolliger & Mabillard. Historique L'attraction fut annoncé le 5 septembre 1998 comme les montagnes russes les plus hautes et les plus rapides de Busch Gardens Williamsburg. À la date du 23 janvier 1999, il manquait seulement une vingtaine de portions du rail à installer avant de pouvoir inaugurer Apollo's Chariot. À l'occasion du lancement de l'attraction, le mannequin italien Fabio Lanzoni fut convié pour participer au premier tour en étant installé au premier rang. Sur le parcours une oie sauvage viendra percuter le mannequin au visage, le laissant le nez en sang. Reçu à l'hôpital pour des coupures mineures au visages, Lanzoni en sortira sans séquelles alors que l'animal mourut sur le coup. Le circuit Le circuit commence par un lift hill à chaîne d'une hauteur de 51,8 mètres. Après avoir atteint le sommet, le train fait une petite descente, puis une descente de 64 mètres inclinée à 65 degrés vers un ravin rempli d'eau, atteignant une vitesse de 117,5 km/h. Ensuite, le train fait une bosse avec un airtime, suivie d'une descente de 39.9 mètres. Un court tunnel se trouve à la fin de la deuxième descente. Après la troisième montée, le train fait une descente de 43.9 mètres, qui va vers la gauche. Ensuite, il y a une grande hélice à la montée, qui fait subir une force de 4,1 g. À la sortie de l'hélice, il y a une petite descente, puis un virage vers la droite vers une zone de freinage. Ensuite, il y une descente vers un bunny hop parallèle à la première descente. Après, il y a un overbanked turn sous le lift hill, qui esquive une colonne. Ensuite, le train fait un virage à gauche et une bosse, suivie d'un fossé dans lequel se trouve l'appareil photo on-ride. Après les freins finaux et un virage vers la droite, les passagers retournent vers la gare. Statistiques Éléments : Lift hill de 51,8 m de haut suivi d'une descente de 64 m, puis de bosses suivies des descentes respectivement de 39,9 m, 43,9 m, 31,1 m, 14,6 m, 26,5 m, 11,6 m, 4,9 m et 14,9 m. Trains : 3 trains de 9 wagons. Les passagers sont placés à 4 de front par wagon pour un total de 36 passagers. Awards Notes et références Voir aussi Liens internes Méga montagnes russes Hyper montagnes russes Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bolliger & Mabillard Liste des montagnes russes de Bolliger & Mabillard Liens externes (en) Apollo's Chariot sur le site de Busch Gardens Williamsburg (fr) Fiche de Apollo's Chariot (RollerCoaster DataBase) Portail des parcs de loisirs Portail de la Virginie
John B. Todd Stadium

John B. Todd Stadium is a football stadium in Newport News, Virginia located on Warwick Boulevard between Minton and Hidenwood Drives. It is named after John B. Todd, who was a standout football player at Newport News High School and The College of William and Mary. Todd Stadium is owned and operated by Newport News Public Schools since its opening in 1967. All five high schools in Newport News use the stadium for football as well as track meets in order to consolidate resources among their members. Joseph S. Darling Memorial Stadium in nearby Hampton, Virginia serves high schools in Hampton in a similar fashion. Todd Stadium has a capacity of 7,700 people. It is typically packed for AAA Peninsula District games and has also been used for state championship football games, most recently for the 2006 AAA Division 5 Championship between Phoebus High School and Edison High School. Todd Stadium is also used for the VHSL AAA state track and field championships. References
John H. Kerr Dam

John H. Kerr Dam is concrete gravity-dam located on the Roanoke River in Virginia, creating Kerr Lake. The dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1947 and 1953 for the purposes of flood control, and hydropower. The dam also serves wildlife resources, forest conservation, and public recreational uses. The John H. Kerr Dam currently produces over 426 GWh of electricity annually and has prevented over $385 million in flood damage since completion. The dam is named after John H. Kerr, a Congressman from North Carolina who was instrumental in authorizing the construction. Background and construction Construction of the John H. Kerr dam was authorized by the 78th United States Congress in 1944 with the Flood Control Act of 1944 but did not commence until 1947. The site was selected because of the granite in the area that could support a large concrete dam. During early construction, the project was called Buggs Island Lake after a downstream island which was named after Samuel Bugg, an 18th-century early pioneer. The 82nd United States Congress renamed the project the John H. Kerr Dam later in 1951. The John H. Kerr Dam Project consisted of a dam, powerhouse and switchyard. The dam was built in 53 sections called monoliths. A grouting tunnel or gallery was built in order to fill gaps between the dam and foundation with concrete. The spillway consists of 22-tainter gates for overflow and at the base of the dam, 6-sluice gates were installed to maintain downstream flows. Construction was completed and the dam was opened in 1953. Hydro power-plant The hydro-power plant within the John H. Kerr Dam contains 7 vertical Francis units capable of producing 227 MW. Six large generators within the power-plant produce 32 MW each and one smaller unit produces 12 MW. The hydro-power plant operates at about 83% efficiency. 58% of the power sold is transmitted to Dominion Energy and 42% to the Progress Energy. Overall, the power is regulated by the Southeastern Power Administration and about one half of the power is transmitted to various government preference customers such as rural Cooperatives. Climate See also Kerr Lake Kerr Lake State Recreation Area References External links John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir USACE John H. Kerr Dam Power Production Roanoke River Stages & Flows
Barrage John H. Kerr

Le barrage John H. Kerr est un barrage hydroélectrique situé sur le cours du fleuve Roanoke, dans l’État de la Virginie, aux États-Unis. Il a été construit entre 1947 et 1953 pour produire de l'électricité et contrôler les inondations du fleuve. Source de la traduction (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « John H. Kerr Dam » (voir la liste des auteurs). Liens externes Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System Portail des barrages Portail de la Virginie Portail des lacs et cours d'eau Portail des énergies renouvelables