Medical College of Virginia (Marshall and College Sts.,) Richmond, Va.

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Coordinates 37.539151, -77.428961

Direction 265° (W)

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Source:: Virginia Commonwealth University
Collection:: Rarely Seen Richmond
Date:: Unknown date
Region:: Richmond, Virginia
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Description:: Card Text \(transcribed from postcard\): This institution was established in 1838 and is situated on an eminence overlooking the valley of Shockoe Creek. The main building is a rare example of the ancient Egyptian order of architecture, and has attracted much attention. Recognizing the great need of surgeons for armies in the field, its course were continued without interruption during the whole of the Civil War. In January, 1913, the Univ. College of Medicine was merged with this institution, and by this consolidation, Richmond become possessed the largest and best equipped medical college in the South. Note: Now part of Virginia Commonwealth University; Beautiful and Historic Richmond, Va. Postmarked: 1912 City/Location: Richmond (Va.)
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