Philadelphia Pennsylvania Independence Hall Commodore Barry RPPC Postcard 16668
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Philadelphia Pennsylvania Independence Hall Commodore Barry RPPC Postcard 16668 Front of Card: The image is a vintage photograph of Independence Hall and the Commodore Barry Monument in Philadelphia. The photograph captures the front facade of Independence Hall, a historic building with a prominent clock tower. In front of the building, there is a statue of Commodore Barry, with the name "BARRY" inscribed on the pedestal. The image also includes a street lamp on the left and an American flag on the right. The trees in the image are bare, suggesting it was taken in winter or early spring. The photograph is labeled with the text "Philadelphia" at the bottom left and "Independence Hall and Commodore Barry Monument" at the bottom right, along with the photographer's name "K.F. Lutz." Back of Card: The image shows the back of a postcard from the National Museum Independence Hall Group. The postcard contains a detailed description of Independence Hall, located on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets. The text highlights the historical significance of the building, noting that it is the site where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and where George Washington accepted his appointment as General of the Continental Army on June 16, 1775. The building, constructed between 1732 and 1741, houses the famous Liberty Bell, which first proclaimed the nation's freedom. The postcard also mentions that the building is open to the public free of charge every day of the year from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The right side of the postcard has space for a message, address, and stamp, with a note indicating that the original photography was printed in the U.S.A. The postcard is copyrighted in 1936 by K. F. Lutz, Philadelphia, Pa. Transcription of the text on the postcard: **NATIONAL MUSEUM INDEPENDENCE HALL GROUP Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets INDEPENDENCE HALL** *In this beautiful building, the most historic spot in the United States of America, the Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776. Here, Washington, on June 16, 1775, accepted his appointment as General of the Continental Army.* *The Independence Hall was built during the years of 1732 to 1741, and here is housed the famous old Liberty Bell, which first proclaimed the Nation's freedom.* *The building is open to the public free every day in the year from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.* **No. 127** *Original Photography Printed in U.S.A.* *Copyrighted 1936 & Publ. by K. F. Lutz, Philadelphia, Pa.*
