Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections photo border outdoor drawing architecture Description: Historic Richmond, the modern Rome, built on 12 elevations instead of 7, overlooking the James River islands and bridges; state capital since 1779; largest city in the state; often called the 'Monument City,' is also a city of numerous beautiful parks, and the leading industrial center in the state. Manufacturer: Richmond Sundry Co., Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: Not postmarked. Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,191 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: Historic Richmond, the modern Rome, built on 12 elevations instead of 7, overlooking the James River islands and bridges; state capital since 1779; largest city in the state; often called the 'Monument City,' is also a city of numerous beautiful parks, and the leading industrial center in the state. Manufacturer: Richmond Sundry Co., Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: Not postmarked. Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,191 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards |