New York - Columbus Statue and Central Park from 59th Street - Postcard SP23

Lithograph postcard titled Columbus Statue and Central Park from 59 th St., New York City. Published by Phoenix Brand, E.W. Lowey, New York, Sole Agent. No. 2117. Undivided back (UDB).

Scene Details:

• Aerial view of Columbus Circle with the Columbus Monument at centre
• Horse-drawn streetcars and early electric trolleys circling the monument
• Pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages on cobblestone streets
• Central Park tree canopy stretching north in the background
• Hotel and commercial buildings at southwest corner of the park
• Decorative floral border with chrysanthemums and gold scrollwork
• "New-York" title in green decorative lettering, top left

Postmarked New York, N.Y., August 24, 1903, 10:30 PM. 2-cent Washington stamp. Addressed to Mrs. J.H. Skewes, 4 Kynance Terrace, The Lizard, Cornwall, England. Handwritten message signed W. Davies: "Do you get the Fair Saddle now."

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