New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 21, 1930, Page 16

NEW BRITA BRI T A 'L 'N_IxES DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1930. 5 DEPARTMENT GREATEST S T O R & TO REBUILD SCENE OF FAMOUS SPEECH Hall Where Parick Henry Orated Will Be Restored EDITOR'S NOTE:—This is the last of three stories written by a staff correspondent for this news- paper and NEA Service, describing the greatest restoration project in history—the rebuilding, by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,, of the historic ol town of Williamsburg, Va., exactly moetoree Il Women's Chiffon Hose ‘Washington, March 21—Two of the most historic buildings ia America will be rebuilt when John e d t t 2 /s D. Rockefeller’s millions compleie | /l 1 the task of iransforming thy town is presented at this low price of Williamsbusg, Va., into an exact | replica of its 200-ycar old colonial | self. One of them is the old capitol of Virginia, built in 1705, the first capi- tol in British North America. The other is the main building for William and Mary College, de- signed by the famous British archi- tect, Sir Chrostopher Wren, who built St. Paul's cathedral in Londoa. The capitol was erected when the capital of Virginia was transferred to Willlamsburg from Jamestown. It vanished after the Civil War; but during its heyday it was one of th: great cradles of American liberty, Where Patrick Henry Fired Patriots. It was here that Patrick Henry | Especially Interesting News! For Saturday —and now for Saturday only! An event that holds importance for you French Kid Gloves o Of imported Kid, one clasp and novelty cuff styles. In the beautiful new spring shades of Tan, Modes, Beaver. All wanted sizes. Six Button Doe Skins $3.00 ;.. LEvery woman adores the beau- ty of long Gloves and they’re in for spring. Six button lengths that wrinkle at the wrist covering. In new shades, Eggshell, Peach and White. 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