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Entrance to Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1910

Subjects
CemeteriesMonuments & Memorials
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Entrance to Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1910, Mrs E. M. Richardson, WV, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of Entrance to Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1910, Mrs E. M. Richardson, WV, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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About this subject

A tinted view of the entrance grounds of Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, showing a pond with a small wooded island, a tall obelisk monument, winding paths, and several figures in period dress strolling among trees. Frame houses and a fence line are visible in the background.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Dollie. We came over Dollie, arrived here the Lexington at 5 o'clock he stood the trip very well. but seemed very weak. he is asleep now and resting quietly. he ate a good supper. I am going up to give his Hydraship at 10 will write you a letter when I get home. love to Ed and yourself Walter

PublisherHugh C. Leighton Co.
Richmond, Va. Entrance to Hollywood Cemetery. --- Post Card MESSAGE MAY BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE. ADDRESS ONLY ON THIS SIDE. THE HUGH C. LEIGHTON CO., MANUFACTURERS, PORTLAND ME., U.S.A. 25679 PRINTED IN GERMANY
PostmarkedRichmond, VA
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs E. M. Richardson

Durbin, West Va.

Postcard record

PostmarkedRichmond, VA
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs E. M. Richardson, Durbin, WV
PublisherHugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, ME
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesChromolithograph-style coloring; postmark-like cancel marks printed/impressed in the sky area; no white border. Postmark: RICHMOND VA AUG 10 10:30 AM 190[?]. Divided-back card printed in Germany for The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland ME (no. 25679); year digit in postmark obscured. Message written sideways in pen along the left edge; light edge wear and a few foxing spots.

Cite this card

Entrance to Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/entrance-to-hollywood-cemetery-richmond-virginia-circa-1910. Accessed October 5, 2026.