Description
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington DC Aerial View Postcard. Subject: National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Features: Aerial View. Location: Washington, D.C. Vintage postcard presents a striking aerial view of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. This unposted lithograph captures the Romanesque and Byzantine architectural details of the largest Catholic church in the United States, including the 329-foot Knights' Tower and the iconic 239-foot blue and gold mosaic dome. The reverse side provides historical context about the shrine's construction and dimensions, printed by Prince Lithograph Co., Inc. of Arlington, Virginia. Type: Continental Postcard Subject: National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Location: Washington, D.C. Era: Chrome (c. 1939-Present) Publisher: Prince Lithograph Co., Inc. Theme: Religious Architecture Style: Romanesque, Byzantine Orientation: Landscape Finish: Glossy Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (approx. 4 x 6 in) Features: Aerial View Keywords: Basilica, Catholic Church, DC Tourism, Souvenir, Ephemera, Mid-Century, Religious History, Landmark, Capital City, Mosaic Dome, Knights Tower, Prince Lithograph, Vintage Travel