The Perambulator

Thomas Jefferson was one of my boyhood heroes. I admired his stand for freedom of religion and I’ve always wanted to go to Monticello to get to know him better… however, every time I’ve been near to Charlottesville I’ve been distracted.

Image my delight then, when I found this small packet of twenty pictures at the local junk store.

This was manufactured by the Grogan Photo Company. The package is undated but is probably from the Thirties or Forties. (correct me if I’m wrong)

Here is the West Front showing serpentine walk and gardens:

West front Monticello showing gardens and fishpond:

East front Monticello showing weathervane and Jefferson clock:

Monticello Salon looking east showing twin glass brought by Jefferson from France Also automatic glass doors leading to entrance hall:

Dining room with original Jefferson furniture:

Entrance hall looking West:

Octagonal ballroom:

Madison bedroom – so known because President Madison used it when he visited at Monticello. Original furniture and picture of Dolly Madison over mantel:

Monroe bedroom – original furniture:

Jefferson’s study showing his alcove bed and original Jefferson furniture:

Upstairs bedroom showing alcove bed and furniture:

Mantel in entrance hall:

North terrace promenade and law office. Beneath, the ice house, carriage house, feed room, etc. :

South terrace promenade and honeymoon lodge. Beneath: Kitchen, smokehouse, dairy:

View from North portico showing Blue Ridge Mountains:

North terrace promenade leading to the law office:

North terrace promenade looking East. Benches, latticework, and leaf on pedestal from Jefferson’s drawings and designs:

Lodge and entrance gates:

North terrace stalls:

Jefferson tombstone in the family graveyard:

I hope that you have enjoyed the tour as much as I have. Please feel free to comment.