Murphy's Hotel, (Eight and Broad Streets.), Richmond, Va.
| Title: | Card Title: Murphy's Hotel, (Eight and Broad Streets.), Richmond, Va. |
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| Name(s): |
Shuman, 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: post123.jpg (file number) CONTENTdm ID: postcard/id/93 (CONTENTdm ID) |
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| Note(s): |
Card Text: In this twelve story structure Richmond's see more than a modern hotel. Like milestones in Richmond's growth since the War have stood in succession the hostelries of Col. John Murphy around this self-same spot. A one room oyster restaurant in 1872, to-day one of the South's largest hotels typifying the progressive Richmond, the greater Richmond of to-morrow. On this beautiful edifice $650,000 has been expended. $150,000 in decorations alone. With its 300 guest rooms, luxurious furnishings, spacious marble lobby, superbly appointed dining room, this hotel with its annexes affords ever known comfort for its guests. Beautiful and Historic Richmond, Va. Series no. 35; Postmarked: 1914 |
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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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