About This Vintage Postcard
Dating to the mid-1940s, this vibrant linen-era postcard captures the serene beauty of Armstrong Junior College situated alongside Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. The view showcases the historic Armstrong House, a magnificent Italian Renaissance Revival mansion built between 1917 and 1919 for shipping magnate George Ferguson Armstrong. In 1935, his widow donated the home to the city to serve as the college's first home in his memory. This idyllic scene, framed by lush azaleas and towering palms, reflects Savannah's "City Beautiful" heritage and the early years of an institution that has since become a major regional university.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1942)
City: Savannah
State or Region: Georgia
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Colleges and Park Views
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1945)
Postage: 1¢ George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Coastal News Co., Savannah, Ga.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The back of this card contains a brief historical blurb about the college's accreditation and the donation of the Armstrong home. It features a personal message from "Grace" to Mrs. Lillian Rodger in Granite City, Illinois, postmarked October 20, 1945, in Savannah.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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