Washington Monument, Washington DC, 1950s Vintage Silburne Postcard Unposted
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Washington Monument, Washington DC, 1950s Vintage Silburne Postcard Unposted. The original design was by Robert Mills from South Carolina, but construction omitted his proposed colonnade for lack of funds, and construction proceeded instead with a bare obelisk. [A] It was the world's tallest structure between 1884 and 1889, after which it was overtaken by the Eiffel Tower, in Paris. P464 THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT, WASHINGTON, DC. The Washington Monument is the tallest Masonry structure in the world -- 555 feet -- 5 1/8 inches high, it is located on the mall between the capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Silberne Souvenir Sales Co., 3608 14th Street NW, Washington, DC Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., Boston, MA This vintage postcard from the 1950s features the iconic Washington Monument in Washington, DC, and is a perfect addition to any collection. The postcard is an original, unposted item from the Silberne Souvenir Sales Co., and has a divided back with chrome accents. Measuring at a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches, the postcard is made of cardboard and paper materials and is a printed lithograph of the Washington Monument. It falls under the categories of topographical postcards, postcards, and collectibles, and is a great way to commemorate the history and architecture of Washington, DC "The Washington Monument built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Standing east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial, the monument is made of bluestone gneiss for the foundation and of granite for the construction. The outside facing consists, due to the interrupted building process, of three different kinds of white marble: in the lower third, marble from Baltimore County, Maryland, followed by a narrow zone of marble from Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and, in the upper part, the so-called Cockeysville Marble. Both "Maryland Marbles" came from the "lost” Irish Quarry Town of "New Texas". It is both the world's tallest predominantly stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk,[A] standing 554 feet 7+11⁄32 inches (169.046 m) tall, according to U.S. National Geodetic Survey measurements in 2013–2014.[B] It is the tallest monumental column in the world if all are measured above their pedestrian entrances.[A] It was the world's tallest structure between 1884 and 1889, after which it was overtaken by the Eiffel Tower, in Paris. Previously, the tallest structures were Lincoln Cathedral (1311–1548; 525 ft/160 m) and Cologne Cathedral (1880–present; 515 ft/157 m). Construction of the presidential memorial began in 1848. The construction was suspended from 1854 to 1877 due to funding challenges, a struggle for control over the Washington National Monument Society, and the American Civil War. The stone structure was completed in 1884, and the internal ironwork, the knoll, and installation of memorial stones was completed in 1888. A difference in shading of the marble, visible about 150 feet (46 m) or 27% up, shows where construction was halted and later resumed with marble from a different source. The original design was by Robert Mills from South Carolina, but construction omitted his proposed colonnade for lack of funds, and construction proceeded instead with a bare obelisk. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1848; the first stone was laid atop the unfinished stump on August 7, 1880; the capstone was set on December 6, 1884; the completed monument was dedicated on February 21, 1885; it opened on October 9, 1888." - wikipedia This vintage postcard from the 1950s features the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. Published by Silberne Souvenir Sales Co., the postcard showcases the famous landmark and is unposted. Measuring at a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches, the postcard is made of cardboard and paper, with a chrome finish and divided back. The postcard captures the essence of tourist destinations and landmarks in Washington, DC, making it a desirable collectible for postcard enthusiasts.
