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Vintage postcard showcases the interior sanctuary of Centenary Methodist Church in Richmond, Virginia, featuring its grand pipe organ and Gothic architectural details. Postmarked April 18, 1958, this piece includes a typed message from Pastor A. Purnell Bailey to a visitor, along with a 2-cent American Cancer Society stamp. The front illustration captures the solemn beauty of the sanctuary dedicated in 1842, highlighting the altar and pews in a detailed monochromatic print.
Subject: Centenary Methodist Church
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Year: 1958
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Postmark: Richmond VA Apr 18 1958
Stamp: 2c US Postage American Cancer Society
Publisher: Centenary Methodist Church
Theme: Religious Architecture
Orientation: Vertical
Finish: Matte
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Original/Reproduction: Original
Keywords: VA history, Christian heritage, pipe organ, Gothic revival, 1950s ephemera, Richmond landmarks, church interior, Methodist history, vintage correspondence, collectible paper, Southern history, architectural sketch