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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4000
As nearly as possible, Mount Vernon was a self-contained community. Nothing was purchased that could be produced on site. The extensive grounds included an ice house, greenhouse, smokehouse, spinning room, kitchen, even a dung repository.
Public Domain. Photo by Amy Davis
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