East View of Mansion and Grounds

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Stock #:

333457

Type:

Postcard

Era:

Linen

City:

Mount Vernon

State:

Virginia (VA)

County:

Fairfax

Publisher:

B.S. Reynolds Co.

Postmark:

1954 Sep-9

Postmark City:

Hartley

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Philatelic Notes:

Diamond Jubilee

Size:

3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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The Mansion HOuse of MOunt Vernon occupies a beautiful site overlooking the Potomac River. The house was built in 1743 by Lawrence, half-brother of George Washington. The name Hunting Creek was chanted to Mount Vernon in honor of Admiral Vernon, under whom Lawrence had served against Spain. In 1747, George came to live at Mount Vernon, with Lawrence. Two years after the death of Lawrence, in 1752, the title of the estate passed to Washington

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TORTE EY MOUNT VERNON The Mansion House of Mount Vernon occu- pies a beautiful site overlooking the Potomgc River. The house was built in 1743 SFP 9 Lawrence, half-brother of George Washington. The name Hunting Creek was changed to 31 30 AM Mount Vernon in honor of Admiral Vernon: 5954 Spain. In 1747, George came to live at Mount DWA Vernon, with Lawrence. Two years after the death of Lawrence, in 1752, the title of the estate passed to Washington. 1557 Hoe Ave. New York 60, N. Y. DIAMOND JUBILEE SEPT - 10. 1954 HARTLEY.CEOWA OOOOOOOOO POS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCENIC ART SERIES, B. S. REYNOLDS CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. Edwin R Payne 1795 North Capital St. Salem, Oregon

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East View of Mansion and Grounds

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