This evocative linen-era postcard features the Patriots' Monument on Lexington Green, the oldest war memorial in the United States. Dedicated in 1799, the monument commemorates the men of Lexington who fell during the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. The image shows the granite obelisk partially covered in ivy, with the moving original inscription prominently overlaid, serving as a powerful tribute to American independence.
Era: Linen (Circa 1940s)
City: Lexington
State or Region: Massachusetts
Country: USA
Topic: American Revolution, Monuments, Historic Sites
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: A "Colourpicture" Publication, Boston 15, Mass., U. S. A.
Printer: Colourpicture
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)
The back includes descriptive text explaining that the monument honors the patriots who fell on the day "the Shot heard around the World" was fired. The card remains in clean, uncirculated condition, preserving the detailed inscription of the Reverend Jonas Clarke which is showcased on the front.
