Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Mount Vernon

I read recently that George Washington's home on the Potomac, Mount Vernon, is the most copied house in the country.

Here is a Mount Vernon replica located in West Hartford, near Hartford Golf Club.
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17 comments:

  1. KateFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I wasn't aware of its popularity, but now I'll have to keep my eye out for replicas. It's a beauty, isn't it?

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  2. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    What a lovely little cottage... Yours?

    Set in the snow it is stunning and I imagine that the green accessories of summer look quite nice also!

    Bises,
    G

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  3. RandyFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Nice! Don't know that I could live in something so small ha ha.

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  4. SharonFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, that is a big house!

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  5. LoisFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    It's lovely! I especially like the cupola.

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  6. SRQFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    What a pretty scene. I finally made it Mount Vernon this past summer, so I know firsthand what you're talking about. By the by, how did you enjoy your travel photography class? My class wraps up tonight.

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  7. jennyfrecklesFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It has a lot to desire - the veranda and the symmetry are very appealing.

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  8. youth_in_asiaFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    That's a gorgeous replica. It looks nice in the snow too. I can see why it's so replicated.

    I've been a Sox fan for as long as I can remember. Then again, I was 10 months old when Bill Buckner let it go through his legs. It must have been all the more rewarding in 2004 for you. You certainly paid your dues!

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  9. jooFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    It's beautiful and so American!

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  10. cieldequimperFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    When I visited Mount Vernon, it was stifling HOT! I prefer snow! And I wouldn't mind a replica either, it is lovely though I really like Monticello also.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    In a general way I enjoy snow pics with contrasting colours, i.e. blue skies, red houses, etc., but in this case this is just perfect! So beautiful, Jack!

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  12. RedPatFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Fabulous shot! Beautiful house and so much property around it!

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  13. EG CameraGirlFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    That sure looks like a lot of house!

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  14. Oakland Daily PhotoFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I had no idea Mt. Vernon was replicated. This is a lovely scene. I once had the pleasure of taking a boat down the Potomac on a 4th of July to visit Mt. Vernon. It was a fabulous experience.

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  15. T. BecqueFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    It's so pristine looking. Neat to see!

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  16. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Indeed it's a charming house!
    And your picture is beautiful!
    Léia

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  17. VPFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    They are right, it is an elegant design.

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