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Virginia Hall - dining rooms and girls room, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Virginia Hall - dining rooms and girls room, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Virginia Hall - dining rooms and girls room, 1899 or 1900. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Exterior
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in the late 19th or early 20th century, captures the elegant dining rooms and girls' room at Virginia Hall in Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. The image showcases the grandeur of the Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, which was established in 1868 as a post-Civil War initiative to provide education and training for formerly enslaved people and their descendants. The exterior of Virginia Hall, with its impressive facade and manicured lawn, is visible through the large windows of the dining room. The room is furnished with a long, elegant table and chairs, set for a formal meal. The girls' room, located nearby, is adorned with delicate wallpaper, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area, suggesting a warm and inviting atmosphere. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering architectural photographer, captured the essence of this historic building during a time when education and training were crucial for the advancement of African Americans in the United States. The photograph is a testament to the progress made during this period and the importance of institutions like Hampton Institute in shaping the future of a nation. This image is a valuable historical artifact, showcasing the beauty and significance of a time and place that played a pivotal role in American history.
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