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  Williamsburg Bridge
Upon the completion of the Williamsburg Bridge, Lindenthal avoided references to its design, emphasizing instead that it was twice as strong as the Brooklyn Bridge.
The roadway of the Williamsburg Bridge had been adapted not only for the ten-car subway trains, but also for the automobiles and truck traffic that was unforeseen even in 1911.
Although the new Williamsburg Bridge was to be built 48 feet south of the existing bridge, it was to be executed in a way that total traffic disruption during the estimated four-year construction period was to be only 80 hours.
www.nycroads.com /crossings/williamsburg   (3248 words)

  
  Williamsburg
Williamsburg next steamed on Weather Station Patrol "Baker" from 18 to 20 July and towed two buoys from Reykjavik to Hvalfjordur before returning to her home port on the 22d to remain there until the end of the month.
Williamsburg manned her general quarters stations but lost the plane in the swirling mist and fog.
Instead, Williamsburg's new employment was to be that of presidential yacht —to replace Potomac (AG-25), the former Coast Guard cutter and long-time favorite of the late President Roosevelt.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/w9/williamsburg.htm   (2132 words)

  
 Colonial Williamsburg -- Colonial History   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Williamsburg was most likely planned by Governor Nicholson, who also designed the city of Annapolis.
The population surge was especially evident in the rural areas surrounding Williamsburg, where the number and size of large family-owned plantations continued to grow steadily.
Williamsburg became a classic example of a "situation of traditional stability." The colonists and their British overseers fundamentally agreed on socioeconomic and political objectives, so there was little contention.
www.americanparknetwork.com /parkinfo/cw/history   (2182 words)

  
 Williamsburg, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Williamsburg, in the center of the Historic Triangle of Virginia (which includes Jamestown and Yorktown), is well-known for the restored colonial area of the city, Colonial Williamsburg, and for the College of William and Mary which is situated mostly within the city of Williamsburg.
However, upon returning to Williamsburg in 1923 after serving a number of years in upstate New York, he began to realize that many of the other colonial-era buildings also remained, but were in deteriorating condition, and their longevity was risk.
Williamsburg is notable for the fact that a high proportion of city residents derive a significant percentage of their annual income from investment sources, either in addition to or in lieu of income from work.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Williamsburg,_Virginia   (3771 words)

  
 South Carolina State Library - Williamsburg County   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Williamsburg County was probably named for King William III of England (1650-1702).
Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the lowcountry around 1732, and in 1736 the township of Williamsburg was laid out on the Black River in the vicinity of the settlement of Kingstree.
In 1804 Williamsburg became a separate district, with the seat at Kingstree.
www.state.sc.us /scsl/will.html   (152 words)

  
 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Williamsburg in the middle nineteenth century was a popular resort; its hotels near the Brooklyn Ferry attracted a wealthy, cosmopolitan crowd, including such gourmets and sportsmen as Commodore Vanderbilt, Jim Fisk, and William C. Whitney.
With the opening of the Williamsburg Bridge in 1903 and the resultant influx of immigrant families from overcrowded Manhattan, the district's affluence vanished.
Williamsburg Houses are under the management of the New York City Housing Authority.
www.brooklyn.net /neighborhoods/williamsburg.html   (992 words)

  
 Williamsburg Civic Association -- Conservation Plan - History of Williamsburg
The Williamsburg area was inhabited by Native Americans of the Powhatan chiefdom for hundreds of years until they moved south in the 1600's due to intertribal warfare.
As a result of extensive damage to the area's property and infrastructure during the Civil War, Williamsburg entered a period of economic decline from which the area did not recover for decades.
Many of the local roads were paved during World War II, and Arlington County officials began planning for a housing and population boom in Williamsburg, one of the last tracts in Arlington to be developed.
www.williamsburgcivicassociation.org /historyofwilliamsburg.html   (766 words)

  
 Williamsburg, Kentucky
Williamsburg, the seat ofWhitley county, is located in the center of the county on the Cumberland river.
The name of the town and post office were changed to Williamsburgh in 1882 and the spelling was changed to Williamsburg in 1890.
Williamsburg is the home of Cumberland College, founded in 1889 and the home of the Appalachian Center and Museum.
www.uky.edu /KentuckyAtlas/ky-williamsburg.html   (81 words)

  
 Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Williamsburg is a neighborhood in the northern portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, bordering Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy, and Bushwick.
Williamsburg is home to many ethnic groups, a thriving art community, and, increasingly, commuters to Manhattan.
North of traditional Williamsburg is an area known as the "South Side," occupied by Puerto Ricans and Dominicans.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Williamsburg,_Brooklyn   (3377 words)

  
 Fiboro Bridges - Williamsburg Bridge
I happened to be riding across the Williamsburg Bridge bikepath this night and noticed that at the midpoint of the bridge, the temporary fence separating the interim bike path from the brand new one under construction was open for once.
The Brooklyn entrance to the temporary southern Williamsburg path is a steep ramp with a narrow passage.
Joggers and cyclist temporarily share the southern Williamsburg path, until the northern path is refurbished.
www.transalt.org /bridges/williamsburg.html   (1545 words)

  
 Colonial Virginia - Williamsburg Virginia Official Site - Guide for Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown make up the Historic Triangle of Virginia and are also well represented by world-class accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and golf.
Over 4,000,000 people visit the Williamsburg area every year to experience the award-winning, authentic, interactive tours of the times and lives of our colonial ancestors, not to mention the great dining and quality shopping found throughout the Historic Triangle.
Read all about the historical background and signficance of Williamsburg, the prominent role the city played leading up to the American Revolution, and how it has become one of the best and most affordable family vacatio More...
www.williamsburg.com   (536 words)

  
 Experience The History Of Williamsburg, VA Through Our Variety Of Attraction & Show Tickets And Vacation Packages
Williamsburg, VA Travel back in time with a visit to Williamsburg, VA. With a variety of activity and attractions, lodging options and complete vacation packages available, we can accommodate every level of getaway to the area.
The Williamsburg area is rich with America's culture and history, and this combo is one of the best ways to absorb an action-packed history lesson during your visit to the area.
Ten minutes from Colonial Williamsburg is the Williamsburg Winery, a 320 acre vineyard that blends the charm of the past with today's modern winemaking techniques.
www.vacationsmadeeasy.com /WilliamsburgVA/index.cfm   (669 words)

  
 Colonial Williamsburg Hotels - The Williamsburg Inn
Regarded among the world's great hotels, the Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the crown jewel of Colonial Williamsburg Hotels.
The Williamsburg Inn hotel, renovated in 2001, is decorated in an elegant English Regency style and offers 62 rooms and suites in the main building.
The famous facade of the Williamsburg Inn hotel has not changed as inside the renovations span three centuries of style: 19th-century Regency decor, the 20th-century heritage of the original building, and 21st-century amenities.
www.colonialwilliamsburg.com /visit/hotels/williamsburgInn   (250 words)

  
 Williamsburg, Kentucky (KY) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, ...
Back to Williamsburg, KY housing info, Whitley County, Kentucky, KY smaller cities, KY small cities, All Cities.
The ratio of number of residents in Williamsburg to the number of sex offenders is 206 to 1.
Williamsburg National Bank: at U.S. Highway 25 West And Kentucky Highway 92, branch established on 1989-07-14.
www.city-data.com /city/Williamsburg-Kentucky.html   (2094 words)

  
 FREEwilliamsburg: Williamsburg Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The BSFF is also dedicated to enriching the Williamsburg film community, a convergence of up and coming artists and filmmakers, by gathering prominent industry members to a core Williamsburg event.
The best bargains are in East Williamsburg, where buildings in territory better known as "second stop" and "third stop" on the L are selling out in a matter of days.
Williamsburg is full of shit half the time, and everyone knows it, it's what happens when you give the young and infirm a chance.
www.freewilliamsburg.com /archives/williamsburg   (15516 words)

  
 BILLBURG.COM williamsburg, brooklyn [Community Affairs]
Williamsburg Residents gather in the early morning on rooftops to watch a williamsburg landmark be blown to pieces.
The future of the Williamsburg Waterfront largely depends upon the city's solution to its garbage problems and the actions of Williamsburg residents in this regard.
The Williamsburg Waterfront 197a Plan and the neighborhood organization--NAG, are a few of the invaluable resources available to residents who are concerned about these issues.
www.billburg.com /community   (789 words)

  
 Williamsburg & Washington D.C.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Savor the pleasures of historic Williamsburg on a two-night stay at the recently renovated Williamsburg Inn or the Williamsburg Lodge.
Explore Colonial Williamsburg, restored to its 1770 grandeur as the economic and political hub of Britain’s largest colony in the New World.
Depart Williamsburg for visits to Jamestown, founded in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and Yorktown, historic site of one of the most definitive battles of the American Revolution.
www.escortedfallfoliagetours.com /deluxe/williamsburgandwashingtondc.html   (810 words)

  
 Williamsburg — Infoplease.com
Williamsburg became the temporary capital after the burning of Jamestown (1676) during Bacon's Rebellion, then served as capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779.
Williamsburg retains its colonial appearance, with green formal gardens and many craft shops where revived trades are practiced.
Colonial Williamsburg; the charm of eighteenth century colonial life can be revisited in this quaint Virginia town.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/us/A0852345.html   (477 words)

  
 Welcome to Williamsburg Homes   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This recognition has placed the Williamsburg Group apart from their competition in the home building industry in Maryland.
The Williamsburg Group's philosophy is to continue to grow our company with financial and organizational strength, in order to offer a wide range of superior single family homes.
At the Williamsburg Group we are proud of having received First Place Awards for 22 consecutive years.
www.williamsburg-group.com /about.html   (212 words)

  
 Williamsburg Real Estate Agents, Williamsburg Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Williamsburg
HomeGain provides Williamsburg, Virginia real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Williamsburg realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Williamsburg real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Williamsburg home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Williamsburg real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Williamsburg, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/VA/williamsburg.html   (511 words)

  
 Williamsburg Civic Association -- Zoning Issues and Infill Housing
Some Williamsburg residents believe that the County should constrain construction of such houses, which often tower over near neighbors, by adopting more restrictive zoning codes.
Additional restrictions, they contend, will lead to deterioration in the existing housing stock and a decline in the neighborhood, as many small homes built in the fifties are transformed into ill-maintained rental housing.
Because there are Williamsburg residents on both sides of this issue, it is important that you let the Executive Board know where you stand, to guide our actions.
www.williamsburgcivicassociation.org /ZoningIssues&InfillHousing.html   (1135 words)

  
 Adventure Tours Williamsburg VA Virginia + National Parks - City Guide
Designed to be a challenging putter's course, this course is beautifully landscaped with a 40-foot cascading waterfall and streams and ponds that are filled with goldfish, frogs, and turtles.
The property features hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings, as well as costumed interpreters telling the stories of the people who lived here and the challenges they faced.
Visit a re-created Powhatan Indian village, replicas of the three ships that brought the colonists to Jamestown in 1607, a representation of the colonial fort, and a riverfront discovery area that explores economic activity of European, Powhatan, and African cultures that converged in 1600s Virginia while at this settlement.
www.discoverourtown.com /VA/Williamsburg/Attractions-287.html   (1476 words)

  
 Williamsburg
Today, as in Colonial America, Williamsburg is a center of commerce and culture viewed by millions the world over as synonymous with quality and hospitality.
The City of Williamsburg is located on the Virginia Peninsula in the southeast portion of the state, midway between Richmond and Norfolk on the I-64/U.S. 60 corridor.
The City of Williamsburg's local economy is largely supported by tourism, education, and health care.
www.ci.williamsburg.va.us /dept/manager/EDEV/edev.htm   (242 words)

  
 Williamsburg VA Hotels, Williamsburg Virginia Hotel Reservations
Williamsburg is also home to two popular adventure parks, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA.
If you like fine wines, be sure to visit the Williamsburg Winery, a 320-acre farm located in historical Williamsburg.
Visit Williamsburg and experience the history of America, enjoy theme parks and see the many famous landmarks.
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 I Welcome to Williamsburg Dental |
To visit Williamsburg Dental’s Photo Gallery and see the difference that aesthetic dentistry can make to someone’s appearance, Click here.
Since new procedures and materials are being developed every year, a commitment to ongoing training and education is necessary to stay on top of this evolving field.
So you can rest assured that any dental procedures that you receive at Williamsburg Dental will be of the highest quality and represent the most advanced technologies that the dental world has to offer.
www.williamsburg-dental.com /wdhtml/aesthetic.html   (475 words)

  
 Williamsburg, Virginia VA, city profile (Williamsburg City) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Williamsburg is an independent city, in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Williamsburg was $18,483, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Williamsburg, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $557.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=25766   (925 words)

  
 Williamsburg Apartments for rent Williamsburg apartment rentals, Williamsburg furnished apartments to rent.
Williamsburg Apartments for rent Williamsburg apartment rentals, Williamsburg furnished apartments to rent.
Williamsburg housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
Individuals utilizing this rental service to find Williamsburg rental property and Williamsburg roommates take full responsibility for their actions.
www.sublet.com /area_rentals/NewYork/Williamsburg_Rentals.asp   (69 words)

  
 Insiders' Guide® to Williamsburg, 10th Edition
The Triangle includes, after all, Jamestown, where Captain John Smith and crew landed in 1607 and arduously established the first continuous English-speaking settlement in North America.
Also Williamsburg and Yorktown, site of the American Revolution's last battle.
Just across the street from the historic districts is modern, thriving "Billsburg," as locals affectionately call Williamsburg.
www.insiders.com /williamsburg   (239 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Colonial Williamsburg turns to podcasting   (Site not responding. Last check: )
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Thomas Jefferson isn't about to start listening to an iPod, with telltale earbud wires dangling from under his three-cornered hat as he walks the streets of Colonial Williamsburg.
Colonial Williamsburg is creating free weekly audio programs people can listen to on computers as well as portable players to find out more about those who work there, plying old trades and playing historical figures.
Colonial Williamsburg eventually wants to take the podcasts a step further, Eoff said, and produce video podcasts — or vodcasts.
www.usatoday.com /tech/news/2006-07-03-williamsburg-podcast_x.htm   (797 words)

  
 GuideStar - JustGive Search - Colonial Williamsburg Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Colonial Williamsburg's mission is to help "the future learn from the past" by preserving, restoring, and presenting 18th-century Williamsburg, and by engaging, informing, and inspiring people as they learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse people who helped shape America.
Colonial Williamsburg's newest interpretive site, Great Hopes Plantation, invited guests to experience a modest rural farm that reflects the way people of "middling" means lived and farmed in 18th-century Virginia.
Complete the renovation of the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center (scheduled to be completed in September 2006; a phased-construction approach is enabling the Lodge to continue operating throughout the renovation).
www.guidestar.org /pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&ein=54-0505888   (928 words)

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