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Reservoir Park, Richmond, Va. postcard
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Description: Among the largest and most popular of Richmond's numerous parks is Reservoir Park located in the western portion of the city. Its velvety lawns, shady walks and drives and beautiful lake upon which skating in winter and boating in summer, mark it as the most popular amusement resort for those seeking recreation. The city maintains an arboreal nursery, reservoir and pumping station, within the park area...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 ,238 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,238 ) ..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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