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Central National Bank Building, 3rd and Broad Streets, Richmond, Va.

Card Text (transcribed from postcard): This magnificent building is Richmond's tallest skyscraper, towering 21 stories above the heart of Richmond's retail shopping district, providing the home of one of the most progressive banks in the South, as well as scores of business and professional firms. John Ebersem, noted New York architect, and Carneal Johnston designed the building, which is the modern American Style. Entrance on Third Street, Grace Street, as well as on Broad Street. The tower is the highest point in and around Richmond.

 

Manufacturer: Capitol News Agency, Richmond, Va.

 

Date Postmarked: 1945

 

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/635

 

Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards

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Uploaded on March 16, 2015