Old Hermitage Mansion, Savannah, Ga.


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B074_I361 and dams:158111
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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Creator:
E. C. Kropp Co.
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.80 x 05.79 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Old Hermitage Mansion, Savannah, Ga. - 71, 154; Verso: The hermitage, famous plantation and estate of the McAlpin family since 1819. Present mansion built 1830, plantation settled 1783, and consists of 500 acres along Savannah River front. Many of the old slave huts and plantation buildings standing and partially destroyed can be viewed. Is probably the most famous and representative of ante-bellum plantations in the South. E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, 2, 2-, 29690N, Post card, E.C.K. Co., Place stamp here, ans.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Mansions. and Hermitages.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Savannah (Ga.)
Keywords:
Slavery
About This Item

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

Creator:
E. C. Kropp Co.
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.80 x 05.79 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: Old Hermitage Mansion, Savannah, Ga. - 71, 154; Verso: The hermitage, famous plantation and estate of the McAlpin family since 1819. Present mansion built 1830, plantation settled 1783, and consists of 500 acres along Savannah River front. Many of the old slave huts and plantation buildings standing and partially destroyed can be viewed. Is probably the most famous and representative of ante-bellum plantations in the South. E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, 2, 2-, 29690N, Post card, E.C.K. Co., Place stamp here, ans.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Mansions. and Hermitages.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Savannah (Ga.)
Keywords:
Slavery
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B074_I361 and dams:158111
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