| Title |
Interior of Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1915-1930
|
| Description |
The interior of Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, circa 1915-1930. Caption reads: "Interior, Christ Church, Alexandria, Va. Shows Washington's pew." Reverse caption reads: "This ancient structure was built in 1773. After services one Sunday morning in the summer of 1774, in the shadow of this church General Washington advocated withdrawing allegiance from King George and stated that he would fight to uphold the independence of the colonies. Nine years later, after resigning his commission at Annapolis, he again occupied his accustomed pew in this church. It was here that General Robert E. Lee agreed to take command of Virginia forces." Postcard number: R-64932
|
| Extent |
2 images; Postcard; color |
| Date |
1915/1930 |
| Location |
District of Columbia; United States; Alexandria; North America; Virginia; Washington |
| Subject(s) |
Pews; Churches; Postcards; Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
| Citation |
National Trust Library Historic Postcard collection |
| Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/7078
|
| Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#CNE
|
| Terms of Use |
Collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the University of Maryland Libraries.
|
| Digital Collection(s) |
- Cultural Preservation
-
Learn about the Cultural Preservation Collection
-
All Cultural Preservation Items
- National Trust Library Postcards
-
Learn about the National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
-
All National Trust Library Postcards Items
|
