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Lincoln's Speech Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Subject
Monuments & Memorials
Card type
Chrome
Date
c. 1945 (Linen)
Front of Lincoln's Speech Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Gene Elmore, MI, USA, c. 1945 chrome postcard
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Back of Lincoln's Speech Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Gene Elmore, MI, USA, c. 1945 chrome postcard
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About this subject

A stone memorial with a central bust of Abraham Lincoln, flanked by two dark plaques, approached by curved steps; trees and grass surround it. Red caption at bottom reads "Lincoln's Speech Memorial".

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Monday Hi. Just got to Gettysburg this noon. Planning on making some tours this PM. Our motel is built right on a portion of the battlefield and the pool is straight across the court from our window. Tomorrow AM, we're leaving for D.C. See ya soon! Don, TREVA + DONNIE

PublisherColourpicture
Lincoln's Speech Memorial --- LINCOLN'S SPEECH MEMORIAL Gettysburg, Pa. The Lincoln Speech Memorial, located in the National Cemetery near the spot where on November 19, 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery, Lincoln delivered the World Famous Gettysburg Address. It is a Speech Memorial and not intended as a Lincoln Memorial. POST CARD E. Smith Wholesale Distributors, Gettysburg, Pa. Plastichrome by COLOURPICTURE BOSTON, MASS. 02130
PostmarkedGettysburg, PA, November 2, 1970
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. Gene Elmore

75054 Stanford, Dearborn Heights, Mich. 48125

Postcard record

Postmarked, Gettysburg, PA
ConditionFair
Place addressedMrs. Gene Elmore, 75054 Stanford, Dearborn Heights, MI
Place mentionedE. Smith Wholesale Distributors, Gettysburg, PA
PublisherBoston, MA
Stamp5c George Washington, blue
NotesChrome-era color; no white border; vertical crease/scratch on left side; small green sign at left. Postmark: GETTYSBURG, PA. NOV 2 1970 (Monday). Chrome-era Plastichrome glossy card, divided back; light creasing and corner wear.

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Lincoln's Speech Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, postcard, c. 1945. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/lincolns-speech-memorial-gettysburg-pennsylvania. Accessed October 5, 2026.