New York postcard - Schuylerville, NY -
Mailed 1923, NY /
to Miss Marion Loveland
Tichnor Bros Inc
Clear flag cancel for Lake George, NY
Back: Erected by the Saratoga Monument Association to commemorate the surrender of Burgoynes army to the Americans, Oct 17, 1777, the close of one of the 15 decisive battles of the world. It stands on the site of Burgoynes fortified camp, on the hill overlooking the place of his surrender. The corner stone was laid with civic and military ceremonies, Oct 17, 1877 and competed in June, 1883. Height 154 feet; base 40 feet square; 184 steps lead up to the last windows, which command an enchanting view of from 10 - 30 miles in all directions.
There is a canon off to the side.
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Again, because of the age of the cards - they are noted as being USED - no matter if they are written on or not.