1905 Soldiers Monument Lafayette College Easton PA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

A solitary figure in stone stands guard over the quiet, shaded slopes of Lafayette College, a solemn tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. This scene captures the Soldiers' Monument in a soft, atmospheric light, where the surrounding canopy of trees creates a natural sanctuary of remembrance. There is a profound, hushed stillness in this view of Easton’s collegiate landscape, inviting a moment of reflection on a past era of honor and the enduring legacy of the alumni who died fighting for the Union during the American Civil War.

Details

Era: Undivided Back Era (1905 copyright places this in the Undivided Back Era. However, this formated divided back card was printed in Germany during the transition period for US postcards.)
City: Easton
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States of America
Topics: Monuments, Landmarks, Soldiers' Monument, Lafayette College, Civil War Memorials, Campus Landmarks Universities, Patriotism, Military
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Uncirculated, This unposted card contains light pencil script on the reverse
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City

Additional Information

The Rotograph Co. was a major force in the early 20th-century postcard market, known for its high-quality German-printed lithographs and real photo cards. Operating out of New York City between 1904 and 1911, the company utilized a variety of printing processes to produce some of the most detailed and collectible views of the era.