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Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA, 1913

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1913 (Golden Age)
Front of Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA, 1913, Miss Ruth E. Heckard, PA, USA, c. 1913 lithograph postcard
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Back of Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA, 1913, Miss Ruth E. Heckard, PA, USA, c. 1913 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

A field cannon on a carriage with spoked wheels sits on a grassy slope in Lakemont Park, flanked by two large shade trees. Dense foliage and a pale sky fill the background.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Jan. 30-13. Emily and I expect to attend a large reception this evening Your sister Grace.

Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, Pa.
PostmarkedJuniata, PA, January 30, 1913, 19:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Miss Ruth E. Heckard

#45 Altoona Ave. Contra, PA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Juniata, PA
SeriesA-14521
ConditionGood
Place addressedMiss Ruth E. Heckard, #45 Altoona Ave., Contra, PA
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp2c George Washington, red, perforated on all sides
NotesNo white border; visible halftone dot pattern. Surface abrasions and scuffing in the sky at upper left. Postmark: JUNIATA PA JAN 30 7 PM 1913. Divided-back card ("MESSAGE MAY BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE" / "ADDRESS ONLY ON THIS SIDE"), green 2c Washington stamp; heavy wear, staining, creases, and a torn stamp edge at right.

Cite this card

Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA, 1913, postcard, c. 1913. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/cannon-in-lakemont-park-altoona-pa-1913. Accessed November 2, 2026.