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Thaddeus Wilkerson Federal Hall NYC RPPC
Historic Real-Photo Postcard of the U.S. Bill of Rights Birthplace
Original circa 1910s–1920s real-photo postcard by New York photographer Thaddeus Wilkerson, depicting Federal Hall and the surrounding Wall Street financial district in Lower Manhattan.
The photograph shows:
-The imposing Greek Revival activity at one of America’s most historically significant sites.
Note: Birthplace of the Bill of Rights” refers to the historic site, not the present 1842 building.
(The present building opened in 1842 as the United States Custom House and later served as the United States Sub-Treasury.
It stands on the site of the earlier Federal Hall, where George Washington took the presidential oath of office in 1789 and the First Congress drafted and proposed the amendments that became the Bill of Rights.
The reverse bears Wilkerson’s identifying imprint:
“This is a genuine photograph made by Thaddeus Wilkerson, 522 W. 145th St., N.Y. City.”
Rarity: This “photographer-marked” (Thaddeus Wilkerson) New York RPPC combines early documentary photography, Wall Street history, American government, Greek Revival architecture, and identifiable New York photographic provenance.
Item Details
* Subject: Federal Hall and the Wall Street financial district
* Location: Lower Manhattan, New York City
* Photographer: Thaddeus Wilkerson
* Photographer’s Address: 522 West 145th Street, New York City
* Date: Approximately 1910s–1920s
* Era: White Border era
* Format: Genuine real-photo postcard
* Postcard Type: RPPC
* Architecture: Greek Revival
* Historical Associations: George Washington’s 1789 inauguration, First Congress, and Bill of Rights
* Original/Reproduction: Original period photograph
* Postcard Back: Divided
* Postage: Unposted
* Quantity: One postcard
Item Specifics
* Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
* Subject: Historical Buildings
* Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Famous Places, History
* City: New York City
* Region: New York
* Country: United States
* Continent: North America
* Landmark: Federal Hall
* Features: Divided Back
* Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
* Unit of Sale: Single Unit
* Number of Items: 1
* Material: Paper
* Year Manufactured: Approximately 1910s–1920s
* Postage Condition: Unposted
The history supports the price because the listing connects:
* Thaddeus Wilkerson’s identifiable photographic provenance
* Federal Hall and Wall Street
* Washington’s 1789 inauguration
* The First Congress and proposal of the Bill of Rights
* The building’s Custom House and Sub-Treasury history
Condition
Good vintage condition with expected age-related corner and edge wear, light surface marks, and mild toning.
The photograph remains clear, and Thaddeus Wilkerson’s photographer imprint is legible on the reverse. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
