Hollins VA Virginia Hollins College Jessie Ball duPont Chapel Postcard

This vintage postcard features the Jessie Ball duPont Chapel located at Hollins College in Hollins, Virginia. Completed in 1958 with contributions from over 900 alumnae and friends, this chapel is notable for housing two places of worship and accommodating around 850 people. The image showcases the chapel's distinctive brick architecture with a steeply pitched roof and a tall bell tower topped by a cross, set against a serene landscape with rolling green hills and trees.

Printed by Dexter of West Nyack, NY, and published by Haynes Distributing Company of Roanoke, Virginia, this postcard exemplifies mid-20th century linen-type printing, characterized by its textured surface and vibrant colors. The card is an original piece, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of historic American college landmarks or chapel architecture. Its depiction of a significant educational and religious site adds historical and regional interest for collectors and admirers of Virginia heritage.
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Postcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
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