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Blair House Door Knocker
The Blair House Door Knocker is a precise replica from one of the most famous doors in the United States, the front door of the Blair House in Washington, D.C., the official state guest house for the President of the United States. Blair House was a politically significant location almost from the moment Francis Preston Blair took up residence. In his role as the publisher of the Globe newspaper, Blair lived a highly political life, and a number of presidents-including Andrew Jackson, Martin Van...
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This elegant solid brass doorknocker WITH CHROME FINISH is unusually heavy in its casting. The Blair House is a precise replica from one of the most famous doors in the United States - the front door of the Blair House in Washington, D.C., near the White House. For two hundred years, the Blair House has been the guest house for the great, the famous and the infamous: from statesmen to scholars, scientists to scoundrels, from Union heroes to Confederate Generals, European royalty to pretenders of...
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One of the first impressions a visitor to your home may be the door knocker. Choose from our assortment of handcrafted large, solid brass door knockers to add a warm welcoming accent to your front door. A solid brass door knocker also makes a wonderful housewarming present for family or friends.
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British Prime Ministers are intensely aware that, as tenants and stewards of No. 10 Downing Street, they have in their charge one of the most precious jewels in the nation's heritage. Number 10, as it is often known, is perhaps the most famous address in London and one of the most widely recognized houses in the world. The centre of the United Kingdom's government, it is the Prime Minister's home and place of work with offices for secretaries, assistants and advisors. There are also conference...
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Blair House Solid Brass Brothel Tokens
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A very bold and regal design, this is a door knocker that makes a statement.
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The ornate door knocker (heurtoir) became a home doorway's chief feature during the Renaissance, a cultural and artistic movement in England dating from the early 16th century to the early 17th century. Designed to bring attention to entranceways, the best doorways are inviting and unique, providing an important clue to the contents of the interior of a home. As Mary Harrod Northend wrote in 1921, the door can be a visual symbol of wealth, class, occupation, experience, history and identity. The...
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Door knockers as well as being functional and decorative are steeped in history. The first types of recorded doorknockers were simple rings attached to heavy wooden doors of medieval churches and cathedrals as a method of assuring sanctuary. According to the ecclesiastical law of the Middle Ages, a fugitive had only to touch the sanctuary knocker in order to be immune from arrest. Though being pursued by the secular authorities, if a victim was able to get to the church in time and grasp the ring...
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Built in 1824 as a private residence for the first surgeon general of the U.S. Army, Blair House is an elegant retreat for visiting dignitaries and often the accommodation for presidentselect the night before inauguration. Now a complex of four connected townhouses, including the original Blair House, its museum-quality collection of fine and decorative art includes a pair of candlesticks once owned by John Hancock; a rare portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the White House, painted from life by E.D.Marchant...
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Although most changes can be made directly on the blueprints by "red-lining", if the proposed changes are significant, i.e.large additions, structural changes, major roofline or faade changes, this set is used to make changes via a local professional, or your builder. After changes are made you may print up to 10 sets, for the construction of one home only. Not available in NY. Contact us for modifications and required seals.
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There is a yellow stucco house across from the White House in Washington, D.C., known as Blair House. The lot upon which it was built was purchased from Stephen Decatur by Dr. Joseph Lovell, the U.S. Army's first surgeon general, who built a home there. In 1836, Lovell sold the building to Francis Preston Blair, Sr., who was serving in President Jackson's famed "Kitchen Cabinet." It has been known as Blair House ever since. During the years before the Civil War, the house was a meeting place for...
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Private Baths, King Bed, Queen Bed, 2 Beds In Room, Alarm Clock, Air Conditioned, Handicapped Accessible, Fireplace in Room, Fireplace in Common Area, Guest Refrigerator, Guest Kitchenette, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Ironing Board, TV in Room, VCR, Videos, Library, Private Balcony, Hairdryer, Guest Computer, Wireless Internet, Fax, Guest Telephone, Telephone in Room, Antiques, Crib, DVD, Parking, Desk, Connecting Rooms, Business Travel
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There is a yellow stucco house across from the White House in Washington, D.C., known as Blair House. The lot upon which it was built was purchased from Stephen Decatur by Dr. Joseph Lovell, the U.S. Army's first surgeon general, who built a home there. In 1836, Lovell sold the building to Francis Preston Blair, Sr., who was serving in President Jackson's famed "Kitchen Cabinet." It has been known as Blair House ever since. During the years before the Civil War, the house was a meeting place for...
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Lodging Description: At Ramada you can choose a hotel that best fits your travel needs. Ramada is designed for the corporate or leisure traveler seeking the finest amenities at the right value.
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Blair appreciation rates and housing market information Blair housing market information With 7,561 people, 3,035 houses or apartments, and a median cost of homes of $150,373, Blair real estate is some of the most expensive in Nebraska, although Blair home values aren't among America's most expensive. single-family detached homes are the single most common housing type in Blair, accounting for 71.50% of the city's housing units. Other types of housing that are prevalent in Blair include large apartment...
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Pamper yourself in this charming mini-suite hand painted in pastel blues, with king canopy bed, whirlpool bath for two (with shower) tucked behind lace covered french doors, and separate sunroom sitting area and deck overlooking the hills and pond . Suite has microwave and refrigerator, TV/DVD/VCR/CD and Wireless Internet.
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This grandfather clock is made from carved New Zealand pine and runs on a battery operated quartz movement.
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Please allow about seven days for delivery of your brass door knocker.
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Ships within 2 weeks by Freight This grandfather clock is made from carved New Zealand pine and runs on a battery operated quartz movement.Dimensions = Width 20 inches x Depth 13 inches x Height 83 inchesWeight = 187 Lbs Manufacturer: Ambella Home SKU: AB-06426-840-001
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Bay Harbor Islands Condo with beautiful views of Indian Creek Island. Common areas recently updated (lobby and pool area). Condo boasts spacious living areas, 1 bedroom convertible.
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Grandma's room in the Blair House in New Gloucester, Maine.
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