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Monticello is well over two centuries old, and it is actually on the reverse side of the 5 cent piece, which is the American nickel. I did not know that information before I visited Charlottesville a couple of years ago. I never knew what that building was on the back side of a nickel until I went to Monticello. It is such a beautiful and truly American home that was designed on the classical style of Palladian architecture. Also, the house is based upon Jefferson's own design, and it means "little mountain" in Italian.

It's also one of the few, if only, sites in the US on the UN World Historical Site list.

Possible Streetview.

Quite a grand front door!

NIAH entry says: Round-headed door opening with spoked fanlight, sidelights and timber panelled door with pedimented porch having fluted Doric columns and dentil entablature. Mind you, it also says: Although a later addition, the elaborate Classically-styled porch enlivens the otherwise plain façade.

(Illustrated Glossary of Classical Architecture for anyone else who wants to know what "dentil entablature" means.)

The later addition was in place by 1909 when the OSI 25" survey was done.

Great description, thank you for that insight.
Stuart.

Thank you,..Respect..!

Thanks John and Stu! But there's one major omission - no date. Would REALLY appreciate some help in this regard...

I had absolutely no idea that there was ever a Sinn Féin bank. Thank you for this fascinating piece of history.

Peter Denton You're very welcome, Peter! But will only rest easy when we establish a date for this picture... :)