Location: Philadelphia, PA

Postmark Year: 1951

Front Description: Aerial view of the UPenn showing the stadium.

Printed Text on Front: 144 AERIAL VIEW OF UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SHOWING STADIUM, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Postmark: Postmark from Philadelphia dated July 16.

Message: Dear Jean, This is a very large university! This picture does not give you the impression of the buildings and the vast amount of ground holding just because of the old trees and natural landscaping of course. Yours, Em. Paul O. Hotwing J.F.D.

Publisher: Aero Service Corporation (Philadelphia)

Colorscale: color

Details

Back Description: Postcard with handwritten message and address.

Printed Text on Back: THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA was founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin as a charitable school. At the conclusion of the Revolution, a new charter was given by the State on the present title was assumed in 1791. In 1875 the University was moved to its present extensive grounds west of the Schuylkill River where some thirty buildings have been erected and are constantly being added.

Publisher Location: Philadelphia

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