Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections outdoor Description: During the war this site was used a recruiting and drill-ground, and afterwards as the State Fair grounds. Is now situated in the heart of the fashionable residence section of the City. Its shady walks and velvet lawn attract hundreds of children and nurses. It was first intended to erect the Davis Monument I this park, and a corner-stone was laid near the fountain. Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: 1913 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,301 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: During the war this site was used a recruiting and drill-ground, and afterwards as the State Fair grounds. Is now situated in the heart of the fashionable residence section of the City. Its shady walks and velvet lawn attract hundreds of children and nurses. It was first intended to erect the Davis Monument I this park, and a corner-stone was laid near the fountain. Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va. Date Postmarked: 1913 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,301 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards |