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[Postcard of Great Falls of the Potomac]

Description: Postcard of a series of rapids carved over rugged rock formations. On the back, it is described as follows - "In the wilderness of its rock formation amid which the rushing Potomac, after leaping the falls, still churns, eddies and foams into the great gorge below, Great Falls presents from a hundred different points a new surprise of enchanting scenery that makes the hours spent in its vicinity seem comprised of winged moments all too fleet."
Date: unknown
Creator: J. P. Bell Company
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Great Falls of the Potomac from the River's Edge]

Description: Postcard of the river split by a large rock formation, reuniting after the short fall. The back describes the picture as follows - "Great Falls, on the G. F. & Old Dominion Ry., 14 miles above Georgetown, the largest south of Niagara, are great by nature and of historical interest. Here Washington built a flour mill and foundry, now in ruins; and around it a canal, still intact, though overgrown with large trees. Rushing through channels of solid rock to boil amid boulders, terrific in their ja… more
Date: unknown
Creator: J. P. Bell, Co.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Front of the Homestead Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a 10 story brick building with a four story wing and rows of cars parked in front while an American flag flies from both the roof of the wing and a pole in front.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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