1920s Bridge at Magnolia Gardens Charleston SC Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step into the timeless beauty of the South with this original 1940 postcard featuring the "Long White Bridge" at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, is a prominent feature of the historic gardens. This bridge, built in the 1840s, is a landmark within the property, known for its romantic setting and picturesque views. It's part of the larger Magnolia Plantation and Gardens a historic plantation and botanical garden on the Ashley River.

Details

Era: White Border (c. 1922–1926)
City: Charleston
State: South Carolina
Country: United States of America
Topics: Flora, Botanicals, Gardens, Magnolia Gardens
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition:  Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: F. J. Martschink Co., Charleston, S. C. / E. C. Kropp Company

Additional Information

The F. J. Martschink Company was a prominent local wholesaler in Charleston that documented the city's historic sites and gardens. During this period, they frequently contracted the E. C. Kropp Company to print their views. Kropp was a pioneer in the industry, known for being one of the first American companies to produce high-quality advertising and view postcards starting in 1898.