Frankfort KY Kentucky State Capitol Building Chrome Postcard Used 1973

This vintage postcard showcases the Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort, with a postmark from 1973 and an Eisenhower 6¢ stamp.

• Features a color print of the Kentucky State Capitol
• Postmarked Oct. 28, 1973
• Includes Eisenhower 6¢ stamp
• Handwritten message on the back
• Approx. standard postcard size

Corners have minor wear, and slight discoloration is visible on the back. Measurements: Approx. 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
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The image is a postcard of the Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky.

The building was dedicated in 1910 and is the fourth permanent capitol building since Kentucky achieved statehood in 1792.
It was designed by architect Frank Mills Andrews in the Beaux-Arts style, combining elements of classical Greek and ornate French architecture.
The exterior is faced with Indiana limestone and Vermont granite.
The richly sculpted pediment of the front portico features allegorical figures representing Kentucky and her attendants.

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