Rare view of Richmond from a postcard published between 1901 and 1907 when postcards were produced with "undived backs."
The text description on the reverse of the card reads:
"RICHMOND,
VA. FROM MANCHESTER. Richmond is built upon seven eminences, the principal ones
of which are Church and Shockoe Hills, and is surrounded by beautiful scenery.
It is regularly laid out, the streets crossing at right angles; the business
quarter shows many handsome buildings, while the residences are surrounded by
picturesque grounds. Richmond is joined to Manchester by a bridge over the
James River."
Manchester merged with Richmond in 1910. Learn more about postcard history and how to date them HERE.
- Ray
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