Entrance to dormitories, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, circa 1905
- Card type
- Lithograph
About this postcard
The picture shows the entrance to the University of Pennsylvania dormitories, a red-brick and stone complex with a broad flight of steps, a central arched gateway, and a domed tower rising behind. The printed caption identifies it simply as 'Entrance to Dormitories.' The University of Pennsylvania relocated to West Philadelphia in the 1870s, and its Collegiate Gothic dormitory quadrangle was built around the turn of the twentieth century; this card presents that architecture as a monumental gateway to campus life.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | Philadelphia Postalcard Co. |
|---|---|
| Series | 930 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Place depicted | University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
| Notes | Color lithograph with a white caption panel at right; 'Made in Germany' imprint visible on the front. Postmark: none. Undivided back with "THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS" and stamp box "DOMESTIC ONE CENT / FOREIGN TWO CENTS"; "Made in Germany" imprint — c. 1901–1907 era. Card is entirely blank (no address, no message); light foxing/toning spots and slight corner wear. |
Cite this card
Entrance to dormitories, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, circa 1905, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/entrance-to-dormitories-university-of-pennsylvania-philadelp. Accessed October 24, 2026.