Object Details
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Historic gardens postcard collection.
sova.aag.ptc_ref1460
General
The Washington-Virginia Railway was an electric streetcar line that ran between Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, DC. It probably issued postcards such as this one to promote its business. The railway ceased operation in 1932. For more information see https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-sites/basic-page/wayfinding-electric-railway.
Place
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (Va.)
United States of America -- Virginia -- Arlington County
Topic
Mansions -- Virginia
Columns, Doric
Children
Flower beds
Plant containers
Walkways, stone
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Historic Gardens Postcard collection
Historic Gardens Postcard collection / Gardens and Landscapes / United States / PTC027: Virginia / VA091: Arlington -- Arlington House
Extent
1 Postcard
Date
circa 1910-1920
Container
Box 1
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.PTC, Item PTC027005
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Collection Rights
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Collection Restrictions
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
AAG.PTC_ref1460
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68c22a990-dce7-4aaf-a2cc-666ce852d249
AAG.PTC
AAG
Record ID
ebl-1626627609950-1626627610442-2