ABSTRACT
The life cycles of buildings are subject to the priorities of the individuals who use them, who have authority over them, and who do the practical work of maintaining them. The relationships between these three often become complex and highly negotiated as each attempts to meet its own agenda. This paper uses three case studies from the early 19th century to examine how those entangled relationships impacted the life cycles of the Virginia State Capitol, the Governor’s residence, and the Armory. Though built contemporaneously, each underwent different maintenance practices and came to different ends.
