Description
A color view looks north across Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C., with a large church and tall central spire dominating the scene. The circular landscaped foreground has flower beds and a monument at the center, with surrounding streets, buildings, and a streetcar visible. Small figures and early city traffic appear around the circle. The card is undated.
Front Text (verbatim):
Thomas Circle, Looking North, Washington, D. C.
Back Text (verbatim):
Thomas Circle, Washington, D. C., is
located at the intersection of 14th St.,
Vermont Ave., Massachusetts Ave., and
M St. The Statue shown in center of
foreground is of Gen. Geo. H. Thomas,
erected by the Army of the Cumberland.
Cost, $60,000. Luther Place Memorial
Church with a statue of Martin Luther in
front of it, occupies the triangular block
bounded by N St., 14th St. and Vermont
Ave. The steeple to the rear and right
in triangle is of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church which was attended by
Pres. Garfield. The tower to extreme right
facing Vermont Ave. is of St. John's
College, under direction of the Brothers
of the Christian School. The street to left
is 14th, and close by, at 1435 Massachusetts
Ave., is the German Embassy.
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ADDRESS
PLACE
STAMP HERE
DOMESTIC
ONE CENT
FOREIGN
TWO CENTS
Pub. by W. B. Garrison, Inc., Washington, D. C.
No. 1483
