Main Street looking East from 8th Street, Richmond, Va.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): Historic Richmond, the modern Rome, built on 12 elevations instead of 7, overlooking the James River islands and bridges; state capital since 1779; largest city in the state; often called the 'Monument City', is also a city of numerous beautiful parks, and the leading industrial center of the state.
Manufacturer: E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee
Date Postmarked: 1929
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/240
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards
Main Street looking East from 8th Street, Richmond, Va.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): Historic Richmond, the modern Rome, built on 12 elevations instead of 7, overlooking the James River islands and bridges; state capital since 1779; largest city in the state; often called the 'Monument City', is also a city of numerous beautiful parks, and the leading industrial center of the state.
Manufacturer: E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee
Date Postmarked: 1929
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/240
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards