Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., circa 1905

Subject: Monuments & Memorials
Card type: Printed photo
Date: c. 1902 (Early)

Back of Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., circa 1905, c. 1902 printed photo postcard — Back

About this postcard

The Washington Monument rises above a screen of trees, with a small body of water and low buildings in the foreground. The obelisk, completed in 1884 and standing 555 feet tall, was the tallest structure in the world at the time and remains the dominant landmark of the National Mall. The card's own caption names it simply "Washington Monument."

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

I find Mr Tuie will to Charleston tuesday for class, so will not call for your topic until the next week. Dont [illegible] to [illegible] Yours J.W. Radelettle

PostmarkedWashington, DC, January 25, 1907, 12:00

Addressed to

Rebecca Miller

2401 Mass. ave, Washington, DC

Postcard record

Postmarked	January 25, 1907, 12:00, Washington, DC
Publisher	Mrs. Howard Grey Douglas
Condition	Fair
Place addressed	Rebecca Miller, 2401 Mass. ave, Elmwood School, Washington, DC
Place depicted	Washington Monument, Washington, DC
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1902
Notes	Undivided-back era card; handwritten message in ink across the lower front; visible halftone screen in the sky and foliage; light edge wear and a few spots. Postmark: WASHINGTON D.C. REC'D JAN 25 12-M 1907. Undivided back printed "THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS"; white border; matte litho print; light edge wear.

Cite this card

Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., circa 1905, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/washington-monument-washington-d-c-circa-1905-1907. Accessed October 24, 2026.