Postcard : 2008.2.70

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

Title:

Old and New Lighthouses, Cape Henry, Near Norfolk, VA

Object ID:

2008.2.70

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Date:

08/24/1913

Creator:

K. E. (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized picture of two lighthouses in a night scene.

Back of card:
Postmarked: "Virginia ? Aug. 24, 1913."

Printed description:
"Cape Henry, a forty—five minutes ride from Norfolk, commands the entrance to the magnificent Chesapeake Bay. Here the government maintains one of its finest light houses to guide the mariner. It was at Cape Henry that the first English settlers made landing."

Transcription:
"Got your letter this a.m. Was glad to get it. Hope you are well. All O.K. Regards, K.E."
(To:)
"Mr. A.C. Howard
Co. A U.S. Eng.
Washington Barracks
Washington, D.C."

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Old and New Lighthouses, Cape Henry, Near Norfolk, VA

Old and New Lighthouses, Cape Henry, Near Norfolk, VA (back)

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