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The House. House FAQs. The following is a quick rundown of frequently asked questions about Monticello's main house. How many rooms does Monticello have? What are the overall dimensions? How high are the ceilings? How many skylights are there? Where did the windows come from? How thick are the exterior walls?
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Discover the architecture, rooms, and furnishings of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the only presidential house in the US named as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Mountaintop Project is underway: a multi-year effort to restore Monticello as Jefferson knew it, and to tell the stories of the people—enslaved and free—who lived and worked on the 5,000-acre plantation.
The first Monticello was a two-story, eight-room house that revealed his knowledge of classical architecture. In 1796, inspired by neoclassical buildings he had seen while serving as American minister to France, Jefferson began transforming Monticello into a three-story, 21-room brick structure.
Nov 24, 2015 · Step into the lesser-known spaces of Monticello and uncover the vibrant tapestry of family life that unfolded within its walls. After Thomas Jefferson's retirement, he envisioned a tranquil existence surrounded by his loved ones, but the reality of life at Monticello was far from idyllic.
Dec 6, 2001 · Maintaining precise temperature and humidity control in Jefferson’s Monticello home helps preserve the past for future generations.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Thomas Jefferson designed his home, Monticello, after inheriting 5,000 acres just outside Charlottesville, Va., in Albemarle County. The neoclassical house amidst a tobacco plantation became a model of Jeffersonian architecture and the family's primary residence.
