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Military Army Vintage Postcard Fort Monroe, VA Troops Drilling EUC
Military Army Vintage Postcard Fort Monroe, VA Troops Drilling EUC

Military Army Vintage Postcard Fort Monroe, VA Troops Drilling EUC

$ 1.05

Availability: 99 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • City/Region: Hampton
  • Era: White Border (c. 1915-1930)
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Printed (Lithograph)
  • Postage Condition: Unposted
  • Region: Virginia
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Country: USA
  • Condition: Used
  • Continent: North America

    Description

    Vintage Postcard "inside the moat" at Fort Monroe on the Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads, VA. Building of the fort began after the War of 1812.  It was completed in 1834.  This postcard shows the Main Barracks fronting the Parade Field with the troops drilling. These Barracks were eventually used as an office building . This Army fort is no longer used as a military installation. Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD.  In excellent vintage condition. Required a one cent stamp if mailed when purchased!