Postcard NC: Wright Memorial Beacon, Kitty Hawk, Linen Posted 1940 For Sale
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Postcard NC: Wright Memorial Beacon, Kitty Hawk, Linen Posted 1940:
$4.95
Description: The Wright Brothers Memorial Beacon at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, depicted on a linen-era white border card. The tall granite pylon monument bears the inscription \"Wilbur Wright Orville Wright\" and a dedication text along its base referencing their unconquerable faith. The monument, located atop Kill Devil Hills, commemorates the site of the Wright Brothers\' first powered flight in 1903. Publisher: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD / Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. American Art. Card number 4A502. Posted: Posted August 8, 1940, postmarked Kill Devil Hills, NC. Sent by \"Lonie, Frances & L.\" (additional name partially illegible) to Miss Margaret Nelson, 1173 Suffolk Ave., Colonial Hgts., Petersburg, VA. Message reads: \"Kill Devil Hills. You should be here to pick up shells. The water is fine. Just as warm. Take good care of mama. Lonie Frances & L— p.s. be smart & help!!\"
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