Philadelphia, PA · 1952
Congress Hall, Philadelphia
Front
Description: Colorful depiction of Congress Hall in Philadelphia.
Printed Text: 162--CONGRESS HALL. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Back
Description: Postcard with handwritten message and address.
Printed Text: CONGRESS HALL is located at Chestnut and Sixth Sts. The site before the Revolution was occupied by a wooden shelter for visiting Indians. The present building was completed in 1790 and until 1800 was occupied by the Congress of the Nation. After 1800 it was devoted to criminal courts, which now sit in the Hall, the old building being empty.
Postmark & Message
Postmark: Postmark on the back with date and stamps.
Message: Dear Ruth, Sharing with you a picture of the Federal Hall of which you were so fond. Would like to have you with us on Sept. 5! Love, Peggy.
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