Postcard : 2008.2.258

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection : Postcards collected around the world from Howard's extensive travels.

Title:

Masonic Temple

Object ID:

2008.2.258

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Date:

04/08/1911

Creator:

Chester Howard (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized image of the Masonic Temple in Washington, D.C.

Back of card:
Postmarked: Washington D.C. APR 8, 1911, 6:30 P

Typed description:
"The Masonic Temple, Washington, D.C. erected at a cost of $500,000 and occupying a conspicuous position on New York Avenue, is one of the new architectural adornments of the city. [B.S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C.]"

Transcription:
"This shows you "my home." Am well and feel fine. Hope your all well and contented. Yes I'll send you a picture of my two girls. Am having a jolly good time and wish you could be with me and enjoy some of the sights of the first city in the US. Have been busy most all the time. Yours, C."
(To:)
"Mr. Wm. L. Howard, 932 Crocker St. Los Angeles, California"

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Masonic Temple

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