State Capitol, Nashville, Tenn.
Title
State Capitol , Nashville , Tenn .
Description
State Capitol of Tennessee in Nashville . The white columned building , which has a tall tower , is surrounded by trees a lawn . Text printed on verso reads , "Tennessee State Capitol Building was erected in 1845-1853 , at a cost of $2,500,000 . The architectural idea is that of a Greek Ionic Temple . The architect , William Strickland of Philadelphia , died before the building was completed and was entombed in a recess in the north wall . The building stands on an eminence 175 feet above the Cumberland River and the building has an elevation of 75 feet 8 inches above the ground . On the terrace grounds are several handsome pieces of statuary . These include an equestrian statue of President Jackson , a tomb of President Polk , and the Sam Davis monument. " Number 63 in a series . Postage requirements date this card to before 1952 . Published by Zibart Bros . (no . 11292) .
Subject
Capitols--Tennessee--Nashville Lawns Trees Towers
Location Depicted
Nashville (Tenn.)
Date Original
19--
Object Type
Postcards
Source
3x5 color postcard, published by Zibart Bros., Nashville, Tenn. (number 11292). Item no. 008.303 in the Newton Owen Postcard Collection, University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Citation Information
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Collection
Newton Owen Postcard Collection, University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/ulua001/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Image Number
ULUA.008.303
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