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Reservoir Park, Richmond, Va. postcard
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Description: Richmond possesses numerous public parks, well located and distributed. Among the largest and most popular of these is Reservoir Park, in the western portion of the City. Its velvety sward, shady walks and drives and beautiful lakes affording boating in summer and skating in winter, render it an attractive resort for those seeking amusement or recreation. Within the park area the City maintains an arboreal nursery, reservoir, pumping stations, etc...Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, 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 ,234 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,234 ) ..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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