1950s Valley Forge Pennsylvania Washington Memorial Chapel Postcard
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Description
1950s Valley Forge Pennsylvania Washington Memorial Chapel Postcard. Construction: The cornerstone was laid on June 19, 1903, marking the 125th anniversary of the Continental Army's evacuation from Valley Forge. The chapel was completed in 1917, while the bell tower was added later, in 1953. Next Day Shipping The postcard depicts the Washington Memorial Chapel and the National Patriots Bell Tower , located within Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. This site is both a national memorial dedicated to General George Washington and an active Episcopal parish. Historical Significance Founder: Inspired by a sermon from the Reverend Dr. W. Herbert Burk in 1903, the chapel was built as a tribute to Washington and the Continental Army. Construction: The cornerstone was laid on June 19, 1903, marking the 125th anniversary of the Continental Army's evacuation from Valley Forge. The chapel was completed in 1917, while the bell tower was added later, in 1953. Private Land: Although situated inside the national park, the chapel sits on private land and is not managed by the National Park Service
