RICHMOND VIRGINIA Libby Prison from CIVIL WAR moved to 1893 Columbian Exposition-image
RICHMOND VIRGINIA Libby Prison from CIVIL WAR moved to 1893 Columbian Exposition-image

RICHMOND VIRGINIA Libby Prison from CIVIL WAR moved to 1893 Columbian Exposition

$ 4.22

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Prison Country: United States Region: Virginia Continent: North America City: Richmond Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Type: Printed (Lithograph) Number of Items in Set: 1 Theme: Civil War Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Era: White Border (1915-1930)

Description

RICHMOND VIRGINIA Libby Prison from CIVIL WAR moved to 1893 Columbian Exposition. It was built before the war as a tobacco warehouse and then used for food and groceries before being converted to a prison. In 1862 it held officer prisoners from the Union Army. In 1899 the building was torn down and sold for scrap. RICHMOND VIRGINIA Libby Prison from CIVIL WAR moved to 1893 Columbian Exposition Divided back postcard with white border was published by E. C. Kropp, Milwaukee. Postcard has not been postally used and is in undamaged, near excellent condition. The postcard shows the building as it was during the Civil War when it served as a Confederate prison. It was built before the war as a tobacco warehouse and then used for food and groceries before being converted to a prison. In 1862 it held officer prisoners from the Union Army. In 1889, the structure was moved to Chicago and renovated for use as a war museum. In 1899 the building was torn down and sold for scrap. No additional postage for other postcards purchased at the same time IF you wait for a combined invoice before making payment. 16161

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