1922 US Treasury Building Washington D.C.

This 1922 postcard showcases the stately United States Treasury Building in Washington, D.C., a symbol of American financial strength and classical architectural grace. Completed in stages beginning in the 1830s, the Treasury Building is one of the oldest federal structures in the capital. Its grand neoclassical façade, with towering Ionic columns and symmetrical design, reflects the ideals of stability and order that defined the young nation's vision of government.

The scene depicted here, rendered in the soft pastels typical of early 20th-century postcards, offers a quiet moment from a time when the hum of automobiles was just beginning to mingle with the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages. The Treasury, as shown, stands resolute—already a pillar of Washington’s monumental landscape and a silent witness to history in the making.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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