New York, NY · 1903
Old College of the City of New York
Front
Description: Color illustrated postcard showing the Old College of the City of New York, a large Gothic Revival red-brick building with towers and ivy-covered walls, with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians on the street.
Printed Text: New York. Old College of the City of New York. / Old College of the City of New York
Back
Description: Divided back with Raphael Tuck & Sons 'College Series' No. 2154 imprint, description of the college, postmark from Rockland Springs ME dated May 16 1903, 1-cent Franklin stamp, addressed to Mr. Arthur Ridley, Searsport, Maine.
Printed Text: Raphael Tuck & Sons' Postcard Series No. 2154 'College Series' / POST CARD / THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE / Old College of the City of New York. The College of the City of New York, originally entitled 'The Free Academy,' was established under the auspices of the Board of Education of the city in 1847-47.
Postmark & Message
Postmark: Circular postmark: Rockland Springs, ME, May 16, 6 AM 1903
Message:
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