Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2015.002.004 |
Object Name |
Postcard, Picture |
Collection |
Bricker Collection |
Title |
State Capitol and McKinley Memorial, Columbus, Ohio. |
Date |
1915 |
Description |
Color postcard of the Ohio Statehouse showing the William McKinley monument in the foreground. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Peter Bricker, / Mt. Vernon, / R2 Ohio." It is postmarked "COLUMBUS OHIO / MAR 21 / 10 PM / 1915" and has a green one-cent stamp. The text reads: "McLaughlin and I went to Sunday school and church this forenoon. I have to debate / the recall of Judges Tuesday. / I have my argument written out. / McLaughlin is going to leave Smiths / and room with another fellow who / boards at his club. The final exam / in tactics comes Tues. & Wed. I / don't know how I will come out. / I will be at Mt. Liberty Fri. Eve / unless you hear otherwise. / L.S. Bricker" |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-5.5 inches |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Provenance |
This collection of postcards was found in the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board museum collections storage area. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board took over the care of the Statehouse and its collections in 1988. |
People |
McKinley, William, 1843-1901 |
Search Terms |
McKinley Monument |
Subjects |
Capitol buildings Monuments & memorials Post cards |