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Gym and Armory, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, circa 1905

Subjects
ArmoriesSchools & Universities
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of Gym and Armory, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, circa 1905, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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Back of Gym and Armory, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, circa 1905, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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About this postcard

A halftone view of the Ohio State University Gymnasium and Armory, a crenellated, castle-like brick building with a tall central tower, arched entrance and long range of windows, standing behind a low wall and lawn. The university's early gymnasium-armory buildings housed physical training and military drill for the cadet corps; this fortress-like structure was a familiar landmark on the Columbus campus in the early 20th century.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

[illegible] am still here and working hard, will probably be out about the [illegible] middle of April, James

PublisherLouis Messerschmidt
Gym and Armory, O. S. U., Columbus, O. --- THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY Published by LOUIS MESSERSCHMIDT, 926 S. 3rd Street Columbus, Ohio
PostmarkedMarch 11, 1918, 17:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. C. C. Haldeman

Danboro, PA

Postcard record

Postmarked
PublisherLouis Messerschmidt
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs. C. C. Haldeman, Danboro, PA
Place depictedColumbus, OH
Stamp5c George Washington, red
NotesBlack-bordered halftone print with no white border; light brown stain at upper right and wear at the corners. Postmark: COLUMBUS OHIO STA. A MAR 11 5 PM 1918. Divided-back white-border card, halftone/matte texture; light edge wear and a small stain at bottom center.

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Gym and Armory, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, circa 1905, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/gym-and-armory-ohio-state-university-columbus-ohio-circa-190. Accessed October 24, 2026.