Postcards

Philadelphia, PA · 1903

Independence Hall from the Square, Philadelphia PA

Independence Hall from the Square, Philadelphia PA — front
Independence Hall from the Square, Philadelphia PA — back
Independence Hall from the Square, Philadelphia PA — front Independence Hall from the Square, Philadelphia PA — back

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Postmark Year

1903

Scanned

May 29, 2026

Colorscale

black/white

Publisher

J. H. Avil (Philadelphia, PA)

Front

Description: Black and white photograph of Independence Hall in Philadelphia as seen from the square, with bare trees flanking the building and its iconic clock tower. Decorative die-cut scalloped border with patriotic eagle and American flag vignette in upper right corner.

Printed Text: INDEPENDENCE HALL, FROM SQUARE. COPYRIGHT, 1900, BY J. H. AVIL, PUB., PHILA. 6

Back

Description: Undivided back styled as Private Mailing Card. 'Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898. Postal Card — Carte Postale.' Addressed to Mrs. Edward Grash, 193a Newark St, Newark NJ. Newark NJ postmark May 30. Handwritten message on front. Green 1-cent Franklin stamp.

Printed Text: Private Mailing Card. Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898. Postal Card — Carte Postale. THIS SIDE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ADDRESS.

Publisher Location: Philadelphia, PA

Postmark & Message

Postmark: Newark, NJ circular postmark, May 30

Message: May 30/03 Phila. Penn. Sister, I was just looking at the State building over. Ed.

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