State Capitol, Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1910

Subject: City Halls & Courthouses
Card type: Lithograph
Date: Postmarked August 23, 1909 (Golden Age)

Back of State Capitol, Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1910, 1909 lithograph postcard — Back

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The card shows the Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis, a massive Neoclassical government building of Indiana limestone with columned porticos, flanking wings and a tall central dome topped by a flag, seen across a lawn with a curving walkway and a few strolling figures. Completed in 1888 to designs by architect Edwin May, the building houses the state's executive, legislative and judicial branches and remains the seat of Indiana government. The caption names it simply as the State Capitol, Indianapolis.

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PublisherWoman's World

3. State Capitol, Indianapolis, Ind. --- THE CAPITOL BUILDING IN INDIANAPOLIS—That city being the largest city in the state. Indiana is known as the "HOOSIER" state and covers an area of 36,350 square miles. The state was admitted into the union in 1816. The word Indiana is derived from the word "Indian." "WOMAN'S WORLD" Largest Circulation in the World—greatest reading value in the World. Send 25c for full year's subscription and this set of 50 Post Cards, sent free and postpaid at once. WOMAN'S WORLD Dept. K. P. CHICAGO FOR ADDRESS ONLY

PostmarkedND, August 23, 1909, 10:00

Addressed to

Nils Bakke

Aneta, ND

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Postmarked	August 23, 1909, 10:00, ND
Publisher	Woman's World
Series	3
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Nils Bakke, Aneta, ND
Place depicted	Capitol Building, Indianapolis, IN
Place mentioned	Indianapolis, IN
Publisher	Woman's World, Chicago, IL
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	White border at right carrying the vertical printed caption; color lithograph with slightly grainy tint; light edge wear. Postmark: N. DAK. AUG 23 1909 10 AM. Undivided back printed 'FOR ADDRESS ONLY' with green 'Post Card' heading; 1¢ Franklin stamp; Woman's World (Chicago) ad imprint; yellow dealer sticky note on left; blue ink scribble over address.

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State Capitol, Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1910, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/state-capitol-indianapolis-indiana-circa-1910. Accessed October 25, 2026.