Vintage Postcard Lot Virginia History Winchester Court House Lee Chapel Fairfax
This lot compiles deep-rooted institutional, architectural, and Civil War-adjacent histories of the Shenandoah Valley:
Winchester Court House: A masterful Greek Revival building that famously served as a hospital and prison during the Civil War, shows a statue of a soldier standing guard in front of the massive colonial columns, with the crisp handwritten year "1840" over the portico.
Lee Chapel (Lexington, VA): Depicts the famous Valentine recumbent statue where General Lee and his family are entombed in the crypt below
Fairfax Hall Junior College (Waynesboro, VA): A renowned historic private school for girls located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, operating from 1920 until its closure in 1975.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: Linen Era (circa late 1930s to 1940s)
Publisher: Asheville Post Card Co. (Asheville, NC) and Marken & Bielfeld, Inc
Condition: Minimal storage wear
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.