State Capitol ~ Kanawha River ~ Charleston West Virginia ~ 1940s linen postcard
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State Capitol ~ Kanawha River ~ Charleston West Virginia ~ 1940s linen postcard. Charleston has had the Capitol since 1885. It is located on a hill overlooking the Kanawha River. There are trees in the background. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Disclaimer: The TITLE and DESCRIPTION (NOT the images) are generated by Artificial Intelligence. This helps us list cards faster. The technology is new and makes some mistakes. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Contact us if you find a significant error in the A.I. generated description so we can fix it. ********************************************************* This is a vintage postcard. West Virginia's Capitol completed at a cost of approximately ten million dollars is two miles east of the capitol building which was destroyed by fire in 1921. Wheeling was the first capital city then Charleston and then Wheeling a second time. Charleston has had the Capitol since 1885. The celebrated golden dome of the Capitol carries $25000 worth of gold leaf. Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'Art-Colortone' Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) The postcard shows a view of the West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston West Virginia. The building is a large white structure with a dome. It is located on a hill overlooking the Kanawha River. The river is in the foreground of the postcard. There are trees in the background.
