Lee Circle (Monument Ave., Richmond, Va.
| Title: | Card Title: Lee Circle (Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. |
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| Name(s): |
RB, donor James Branch Cabell Library. Special Collections and Archives, contributor VCU Libraries, publisher Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va., printer |
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| Type of Resource: | still image | |
| Genre: | Postcard | |
| Other Date: | No published or copyright date listed on postcard. | |
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File Number: post513.jpg (file number) CONTENTdm ID: postcard/id/491 (CONTENTdm ID) |
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| Note(s): |
Card Text: Containing the splendid equestrian statue of Gen'l Robt. E. Lee, is located on Monument Ave., in the heart of the handsome residential section of Richmond. The statue was designed by Mercier, and is a magnificent tribute to the 'Idol of the South.' It was unveiled May 30, 1890, by Gen'l Joseph E. Johnson, and was the occasion for the greatest reunion of the Confederate Veterans ever held. Beautiful and Historical Richmond, Va. Series No. 78. Postmarked: Not postmarked. |
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| Subject(s): |
Geographic Coverage: Richmond (Va.) Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Richmond Richmond (Va.) -- History -- 20th century Richmond (Va.) -- Pictorial works Richmond (Va.) -- Postcards |
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| Rights: | This material is in the public domain in the United States and thus is free of any copyright restriction. Acknowledgement of Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. | |
| Rights Statement: | No Copyright - United States | |
| Rights Statement URL: | https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ | |
| Is Part Of: | Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards. | |
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