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Edgar Allan Poe Shrine, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1931-1944

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Summary:Edgar Allan Poe Shrine, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1931-1944. "Edgar Allan Poe Shrine - The oldest building in Richmond, Va., erected about 1685. Said to have been Washington's headquarters and that both he and Lafayette were entertained in the building. Its gardens, houses, many manuscripts, relics and much data are associated with the work of Poe, who was reared in this vicinity." Postcard number: 67016.
Century:1901-2000
Temporal subject: 1931-1940
1941-1950
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Virginia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Richmond
Topical subjects:Shrines
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:National Trust Library Postcard Collection
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
Copyright holder:Unknown
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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