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  =The Rotunda at the University of Virginia =

The Rotunda at the University of Virginia is one of Thomas Jefferson’s greatest designs. It began being built in 1822 and was finished in 1826. It has been through a fire, rebuilt, and is still standing.

For more on the Rotunda and a Virtual Tour go to [|History of the Rotunda]

 Question 1: There are 6 round columns in the front of the Rotunda. There are 2/3 more on the back side. If you add up the number of round columns on the front and back you will get the number of round columns there are on //each // side. How many round columns are there on //all // sides of the Rotunda?

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Question 2: The front and back columns are 30 feet tall. The side columns are 10 feet tall. From what you already know, how many feet are all the columns combined? Question 3: How old is the Rotunda?  Click here for The Rotunda Answers.