View of Capitol Square and Surrounding Buildings, Richmond, Va.
| Title: | Card Title: View of Capitol Square and Surrounding Buildings, 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: post604.jpg (file number) CONTENTdm ID: postcard/id/603 (CONTENTdm ID) |
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| Note(s): |
Card Text: Situated in a beautifully shaded park is the classically designed Va. State Capitol Building, containing many of the principal executive offices of the State, including that of the Governor. In the rear of the Capitol as shown in this view, is the imposing City Hall Bldg., with its lofty clock-tower. To the left of the City Hall is shown a partial view of the home office of the Life Insurance Co. of Va., and still more to the left appears the ten-story 'Richmond Hotel' with accommodations for 1000 guests. Just in front of the hotel may be seen the cupola of the celebrated St. Paul's Church. Beautiful and Historical Richmond, Va. Series No. 58. 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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