This image features the front view of the iconic campus buildings on the grounds of Washington and Lee University. From left to right: Newcomb Hall, Payne Hall, Washington Hall (center), Robinson Hall, Tucker Hall.

The description states:
Washington and Lee University Campus, Lexington, VA. The Washington College group of buildings form the oldest and largest part of the academic buildings. It was begun in 1824. Its charming colonial style has entranced generations of students and visitors alike.
–The college was originally Washington College, and was renamed at the conclusion of the tenure of Robert E. Less as president to include his name as well.
This image probably dates from the 1950s.
 

This shows the interior of the printer’s workshop where both private and governmental publications would be produced.

The description states:
THE PRINTING OFFICE, Williamsburg, Virginia. This is one of the craft shops of the restored eighteenth century city. In this, as in the others, the proprietor practices his trade by hand, turning out colonial items by colonial methods.
–The card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the large public jail (called gaol in Colonial times) and the public stocks where offenders could be chastised publicly for their offenses.

The description states:
THE PUBLIC GAOL, Williamsburg, Virginia. This building dates from the beginning of the 18th Century and has been restored on original foundations. Referred to in the 18th century as a “strong sweet prison for criminals”.
–The image likely dates from the 1950s.

The conical building shown was a storehouse for gunpowder used in the firearms of the day. It was crucially important to store large quantities of gunpowder in sealed brick buildings to prevent explosions caused by fires, which were common in an era when heat and light were both generated by open flame.
This building was involved in an important minor event of the Revolution, called the Gunpowder Incident.

The description states:
THE POWDER MAGAZINE at Williamsburg, Va., was erected in 1715 by Governor Alexander Spottswood as a storehouse for Military Supplies sent to Virginia by Queen Anne. It played an important part during the Revolution and was a Confederate arsenal in the Civil War.
–This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This illustration shows the front and main entrance to the Capitol Building. This building served as the home of the Virginia legislature from 1704 until 1779 when the capitol was moved to Richmond.

The description states:
THE CAPITOL. Williamsburg, Va. The Capitol was erected between 1701 and 1705 by Henry Cary, Williamsburg’s master builder. Until the Revolution, the British flag waved proudly over the old-time Capitol.
–The structure is essentially two buildings joined by an arcade. There was a later building constructed after this one, but it was destroyed by fire.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This picture features the front of the old courthouse building in Williamsburg, Virginia. The carriage in front is probably intended for tourist transportation.

The description states:
OLD COURT HOUSE, Williamsburg, Virginia. Built in 1770 to serve both the City of Williamsburg and James City County. Today it houses the Archaeological Exhibition of Colonial Williamsburg.
–This picture was likely taken in the 1950s.

This card shows the exterior of the Raleigh Tavern, which was reconstructed on the site at Williamsburg in the 1930s.

The description states:
THE RALEIGH TAVERN, Williamsburg, Va. The Raleigh Tavern was one of Williamsburg’s best known taverns of the 18th century. It was here Thomas Jefferson danced with his fair Belinda. In 1776 the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity saws founded in the Apollo Room.

This image shows the colonial era residence of George Wythe. While the image seems to feature the small white house in the foreground, the Wythe house is in fact the large brick structure in the background.

THE GEORGE WYTHE HOUSE at Williamsburg, Va., was erected in 1755 by Richarrd Taliaferro, father-in-law of George Wythe. Withe was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and first law professor in America. He was teacher of Thomas Jefferson and Chief Justice John Marshall.
–This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows a re-enactor setting a work table in the main chamber of the House of Burgesses, the main legislative body for Williamsburg during the colonial era.

The description states:
CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES in the reconstructed Capitol of 1705, Williamsburg, Virginia. On this hallowed spot, the young Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Caesar-Brutus” speech agains the Stamp Act in 1765.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the more intimate room for smaller parties and family. It was also used as an adjunct to the ballroom for food service when parties were held.

The description states:
SUPPER ROOM OF THE GOVERNOR’S PALACE. Williamsburg, Virginia. Here guests at the many elaborate balls gathered for refreshments. This building has been reconstructed and completely furnished with 18th century antiques following detailed inventories of the period.
–This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.