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Photographer: J. J. Prats Collection
Taken: December 2, 2013
Caption: Statue of James Monroe at “Ash Lawn” Charlottesville, Va.
Additional Description: Caption on back of undated postcard: “Statue of President James Monroe, erected at ‘Ash Lawn’ in 1931 on the 100th anniversary of his death. Made by the sculptor Atillo Piccirilli on the order of the Venezuelan Government as a mark of appreciation when they were defended by the Monroe Doctrine during Cleveland's administration. ‘Ash Lawn,’ home of James Monroe, revolutionary hero, signer of the Louisiana Purchase, author of the Monroe Doctrine and fifth president of the United States. Planned for him by his friend and neighbor Thomas Jefferson and built in 1798, within sight of Monticello and about four miles from Charlottesville, Va.” “No. 45327. Published by Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N. C. Made in USA” White border dates this postcard to before 1930.
Submitted: December 2, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Database Locator Identification Number: p261684
File Size: 0.110 Megabytes

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