Digital Collections

Search

Advanced Search

Find results with:

Add another field

Search by date

to

Searching collections:

Rarely Seen Richmond

Add or remove collections

Home Howitzer Monument (Grove and Park Aves.), Richmond, Va.

Rate

To link to this object, paste this link in email, IM or document

To embed this object, paste this HTML in website

Howitzer Monument (Grove and Park Aves.), Richmond, Va.

View Description

Download

small (250x250 max)

medium (500x500 max)

large ( > 500x500)

Full Resolution

Print

Loading content ...

Description

Rating
Card title	Howitzer Monument (Grove and Park Aves.), Richmond, Va.
Card text	Unveiled Dec. 13, 1892. Represents a typical artilleryman at position 'Number One.' Organized in Richmond in Nov. 1859, its first service was to assist in defending Virginia during the John Brown 'raid.' Its original armament consisted of mounted, naval or boat howitzers, drawn by cannoneers. Was in the field during the entire war, being dis-banded at Appomattox. At Gettysburg it occupied a position near the 'Peach Orchard.'
Printer	Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va.
Date	No published or copyright date listed on postcard.
Postmarked	1911
Note	Series No. 41;
Geographic coverage	Richmond (Va.)
Subject	Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Richmond; Richmond (Va.) -- History -- 20th century; Richmond (Va.) -- Pictorial works; Richmond (Va.) -- Postcards
Type	Stillimage
Format	image/jpeg
Local Genre	postcard
Contributor	James Branch Cabell Library. Special Collections and Archives
Collection	Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards
Rights	This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Digital Publisher	VCU Libraries

Tags

Add tags for Howitzer Monument (Grove and Park Aves.), Richmond, Va.

View as list | View as tag cloud

Comments

Post a Comment for Howitzer Monument (Grove and Park Aves.), Richmond, Va.

you wish to report:

Your comment:

Your Name:

Submit

Cancel

...

Powered by CONTENTdm®