Vintage Postcard Lot Jamestown Yorktown Monument Church Tower Ruins Virginia
This postcard lot covers the foundation of early American history, mapping out the Historic Triangle of Virginia:
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Jamestown Obelisk: Erected by the United States government in 1907 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement and the 1619 assembly of the House of Burgesses.
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Jamestown Church Tower: The iconic brick ruins of the 1639 church tower, the only surviving above-ground structure from the original 17th-century Jamestown settlement.
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Yorktown Victory Monument: Commemorates the 1781 surrender of Lord Cornwallis during the Revolutionary War, ordered by the Continental Congress but delayed over funding until 1881.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: Early White Border Era (circa 1915–1920s), Linen Era (circa 1930s to 1940s), Linen Era (circa 1940s)
Condition: heavy, distinct vertical amber-colored adhesive stains along the left and right reverse margins
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.