The oldest school house, St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida : the oldest city in the United States


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dams:159043 and MSS1218_B074_I564
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.67 x 05.77 inches
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Recto: The oldest school house, St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 51, The oldest city in the United States; Verso: The oldest school house, under three flags, stands on quaint old St. George Street, just inside the City Gates. A Spanish map of 1788 shows this house of wood in fair condition. At a Century of Progress Exposition, a replica of this oldest school house was used in comparison with the most modern school building. This old school house, made entirely of red cedar, is open daily to visitors. 67289, Tichnor Quality Views Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass., Post Card, Place one cent stamp here, Made in U.S.A.
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About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.67 x 05.77 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: The oldest school house, St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 51, The oldest city in the United States; Verso: The oldest school house, under three flags, stands on quaint old St. George Street, just inside the City Gates. A Spanish map of 1788 shows this house of wood in fair condition. At a Century of Progress Exposition, a replica of this oldest school house was used in comparison with the most modern school building. This old school house, made entirely of red cedar, is open daily to visitors. 67289, Tichnor Quality Views Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass., Post Card, Place one cent stamp here, Made in U.S.A.
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Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:159043 and MSS1218_B074_I564
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 74
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu