Aerial View, Franciscan Monastery, Wash DC c1945 Vintage Linen Postcard Unposted for Sale

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Aerial View, Franciscan Monastery, Wash DC c1945 Vintage Linen Postcard Unposted For Sale

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Aerial View, Franciscan Monastery, Wash DC c1945 Vintage Linen Postcard Unposted:
$6.79

82905 - C-636 - Aerial View, Francisco Monastery, Washington, DC

Ground was broken for the Franciscan Monastery early in February 1898; the cornerstone was laid on March 19, the same year, and on September 17, 1899, the Church and Monastery were dedicated. In 1949, the Golden Jubilee of the Monastery was observed. The Church was renovated and redecorated. The decorative scheme consisted of more than surface painting. Tonalities and notes of color were assembled for the prime purpose of increasing the unity and effectiveness of the unusually handsome three-dimensional form of the interior.

“The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America[2][3] is a Franciscan complex[nb 1] at 14th and Quincy Streets in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. Located on a hill called Mount Saint Sepulcher,[5] and anchored by the Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulcher,[3] it includes gardens, replicas of various shrines throughout Israel, a replica of the catacombs in Rome, an archive, a library, as well as bones of Saint Benignus of Armagh, brought from the Roman catacombs and originally in the cathedral of Narni, Italy.” - Wikipedia

This vintage postcard features an aerial view of the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC, taken in 1945. The postcard is a single unit, with a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches, and has not been posted. It is a printed lithograph, produced by A CAPSCO Product and Capitol Souvenir Co., Washington DC, and is a great addition to any collection.

The postcard showcases the beautiful architecture and landscapes of Washington, DC, including the Franciscan Monastery. It is a great piece of history, representing the Linen era (1930-1945) of the United States. The postcard is made of cardboard and paper materials, and features a divided back. This topographical postcard is perfect for collectors interested in tourism, travel, and religious themes, as well as those interested in roadside America and cities & towns.