Van Lew House, Richmond, Va
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): The Van Lew House is probably one of the best examples of Colonial architecture. The date of erection is not known, but additions were made in 1792. The original grant was made to Sir William Byrd; in 1834 it came into the possession of Mr. John Van Lew, and during the Civil War was occupied by his daughter, Lizzie, the famous Union spy, who here secreted hundreds of Union soldiers. The house is now owned and occupied by the Virginia Club.
Publication Date: 1906
Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons'
Date Postmarked: Not postmarked.
Note: 2300 block of East Grace Street; Series # 2509. Richmond, Va.;
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/13
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards
Van Lew House, Richmond, Va
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): The Van Lew House is probably one of the best examples of Colonial architecture. The date of erection is not known, but additions were made in 1792. The original grant was made to Sir William Byrd; in 1834 it came into the possession of Mr. John Van Lew, and during the Civil War was occupied by his daughter, Lizzie, the famous Union spy, who here secreted hundreds of Union soldiers. The house is now owned and occupied by the Virginia Club.
Publication Date: 1906
Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons'
Date Postmarked: Not postmarked.
Note: 2300 block of East Grace Street; Series # 2509. Richmond, Va.;
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/13
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards