Rochester NY New York Mt Hope Cemetery Entrance 1909 Divided Back Postcard Used

This vintage postcard features a beautiful lithographic print of Mt. Hope Cemetery's entrance in Rochester, N.Y., dated 1909. Unique collector's item.

• Litho-Chrome technology used
• Postmarked May 13, 1909
• Addressed to Mrs. May G. Aikman
• Vibrant colors with handwritten message
• Published by Rochester News Company

Light wear and discoloration consistent with age, minor corner wear, and handwritten ink on both sides.
Top to bottom = 3.5 inches, side to side = 5.5 inches.
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This image is a vintage postcard depicting the north entrance and gatehouse of Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, dated May 13, 1909.

The cemetery, dedicated in 1838, is America's first municipal Victorian cemetery.
The gatehouse shown in the image was built in 1874-75 by architect A.J. Warner in the Victorian Gothic style.
It is the final resting place of several notable figures, including abolitionist Frederick Douglass and women's suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony.
The 196-acre cemetery is known for its picturesque natural setting, built on a glacial moraine with unique land formations.

Postcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
(Unless Otherwise Noted in Title)

Condition of postcard is normal with age and storage. It might have some yellowing/tanning, creases and edge dents, edge/corner wear and other wear, and could have some writing on front and/or back.

Detailed scans/pictures are of front and back please refer to them for more details on condition. Please ask any questions.

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