| Title |
Howitzer Monument, Richmond, Virgina, circa 1915-1930
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| Description |
Howitzer Monument, Richmond, Virgina, circa 1915-1930. Caption reads: "Beautiful and Historical Richmond, Va. Series. The Howitzer Monument, (Park Ave & Harrison St.) Richmond, Va. This characteristic monument represents a typical artilleryman at 'Position No. One.' It was unveiled Dec. 13, 1892, and is an excellent example of the work of W. L. Sheppard, a gifted sculptor of Richmond, Va. The Howitzers were organized in Richmond in November, 1859, and saw their first service during the days of the John Brown excitement. The original armament of the organization (and hence its name) consisted of mounted naval or boat howitzers, drawn by the cannoneers. The battalion eagerly embraced the cause of the Confederacy at the out-break of the Civil War and rendered gallant and effective services throughout the entire period of that conflict." Postcard number: 45668.
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| Extent |
2 images; Postcard; color |
| Date |
1907/1914 |
| Location |
United States; Virginia; North America; Richmond |
| Subject(s) |
Monuments & memorials; Postcards; Howitzers; Artillery (Troops) |
| Citation |
Institute of American Deltiology postcard collection, National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection |
| Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/14549
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| Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#NoC-US
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| Digital Collection(s) |
- Cultural Preservation
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- National Trust Library Postcards
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