Summary: | The Serpentine Wall at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, circa 1907-1914. Caption reads: "Serpentine Wall - University of Virginia, Charlottesville." Reverse caption reads: "Serpentine Wall - University of Virginia. The Serpentine Wall is a unique structure, planned by the founder of the University, Thomas Jefferson, himself. Between the Ranges and the Lawns, lie the gardens attached to the pavilions on the Lawns; these are separated at intervals by narrow streets, enclosed by zigzag brick walls, a single brick in thickness, - adding a prominent and picturesque feature to the place." Postcard number: 2388. |
Provider: | Raphael Tuck and Sons |
Century: | 1901-2000 |
Place of origin – Continent: | Europe |
Place of origin – Country: | Germany |
Place of origin – Region: | Saxony |
Temporal subject: |
1901-1910
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1911-1920
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Geographical subject – Continent: | North America |
Geographical subject – Country: | United States |
Geographical subject – Region: | Virginia |
Geographical subject – Settlement: | Charlottesville |
Topical subjects: | Stone walls |
University of Virginia |
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: | Public Domain |
Collection: | National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection |
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