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Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1910

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1910, Ruth E. Heekard, PA, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of Cannon in Lakemont Park, Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1910, Ruth E. Heekard, PA, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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About this subject

A park lawn with two large shade trees and a captured field cannon on carriages mounted on spoked wheels, set on a grassy slope. Dense foliage and a pale sky fill the background of the park scene.

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. --- POST CARD MESSAGE MAY BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE. ADDRESS ONLY ON THIS SIDE. A-14521
PostmarkedCalifornia, PA, January 30, 1913, 19:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Ruth E. Heekard

45 Altona Ave., Conula, Pa.

Postcard record

Postmarked, California, PA
ConditionGood
Place addressedRuth E. Heekard, 45 Altona Ave., Conula, PA
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesNo white border; visible halftone dot pattern. Surface abrasions and scuffing in the sky at upper left. Postmark: CALIFORNIA 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, Pennsylvania, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/cannon-in-lakemont-park-altoona-pennsylvania-circa-1910. Accessed October 5, 2026.