Stuart Circle, Monument Ave., Richmond, Va.
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Description: One of the city's most beautiful spots is at the head of Monument Avenue. Here once can stand and view the South's commemoration in bronze and stone of the heroes -- Stuart, Lee and Davis. In the foreground is Stuart Circle Hospital, modern and complete in every [way?]. In the background, St. James Episcopal Church and on the left the Equestrian Monument to the South's great cavalry leader, the dashing and youthful Stuart...Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va...Date Postmarked: 1913..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,59 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,59 ) ..Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards ( http://go.vcu.edu/postcards )
This VCU Libraries collection shows early twentieth century Richmond, Virginia as seen through over 600 vintage postcards. Many of these images include buildings and structures that either no longer exist or have since been altered. The subject matter of these postcards also lends insight into the social and cultural attitudes of those times.
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