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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Rapid construction progress at Virginia Military Institute: the four-story main building is nearly complete and expected by September, professor houses are under way, and the parade ground is being extended despite rocky terrain.
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The new building for this flourishing school
is being rapidly constructed. The brick work
of the main building is nearly finished. It is
four stories high, will be a magnificent building,
and will adorn the appearance of our town.
It is contemplated to have the main building
finished by the first of September. Several new
Professor's houses are also under construction.
The parade ground is considerably extended by
leveling the top of the hill, the work for some
time past has been through solid rock, and con-
sequently progressed slowly, but will be com-
pleted in a few months more. Lex. Gazette.
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Lexington
Outcome
main building expected completion by first of september; parade ground completion in a few months.
Event Details
The new building for Virginia Military Institute is being rapidly constructed, with brick work nearly finished. It is four stories high and will be magnificent. Several professor's houses are under construction. The parade ground is being extended by leveling a rocky hill, progressing slowly but nearing completion.