Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., circa 1935

Subject: Libraries
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., circa 1935, c. 1915 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

An elevated view of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C., showing its white classical facade, rows of arched and rectangular windows, and the gilded dome topped by a lantern, with lawns and trees in the foreground and the city spreading behind. The building, designed by John L. Smithmeyer and Paul J. Pelz, opened in 1897 as the national library's main structure and is noted for its Beaux-Arts style and ornate interior. The card's caption names it simply as the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Camillus N.Y. July 28 Dear Mother! We visited N.Y. City and on to Roy Yarnalls last Thurs. nite As Mildred did not feel well we stayed till this morning. Had a nice ride and tomorrow we will get to the Niagara Falls and soon be journeying home. We have seen many beautiful sights but I think the Falls will beat all the rest. I am standing trip good and Hope you are feeling fine in [illegible]

PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. --- THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON. Justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf and the cresting of the dome terminates in a gilded finial representing the torch of Science ever burning. POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY. PUBLISHED BY B.S. REYNOLDS CO., 1202 D ST. NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D.C. C.T. AMERICAN ART

PostmarkedCamillus, NY

Addressed to

Mrs. M. E. Jeffrey

364 Judson St., Uni. Place Station, Lincoln, NE

Postcard record

Postmarked	Camillus, NY
Publisher	B. S. Reynolds Co.
Series	42044
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs. M. E. Jeffrey, 364 Judson St., Uni. Place Station, Lincoln, NE
Place depicted	Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Publisher	B.S. Reynolds Co., Washington, DC
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	White border; visible linen-texture screen; handwritten note in the top margin; number 42044 printed at lower right. Postmark: CAMILLUS N.Y. JUL 29 12 M (year not legible). Divided-back C.T. American Art colored halftone (c. 1915-1930); white border on front; 1¢ green Washington stamp; light edge/corner wear.

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Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., circa 1935, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/library-of-congress-washington-d-c-circa-1935. Accessed October 25, 2026.