Lincoln Memorial Air View Stereoview Keystone View Co Washington DC 1920s For Sale

This antique stereoview card features a stunning aerial perspective titled 'An Air View of the Beautiful Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.' produced by the Keystone View Company. The photograph captures a sweeping view of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial in the foreground, the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, and the United States Capitol in the distance. Notable landmarks such as the Tidal Basin and the Navy and Munitions buildings are also visible, providing a comprehensive historical snapshot of the capital's landscape.The reverse side of the card contains a detailed descriptive text titled 'AN AIRPLANE VIEW OF THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL,' explaining the architectural significance and symbolic nature of the structure. It notes the memorial's construction from white Colorado marble and its thirty-six Doric columns representing the states in existence during Lincoln's presidency. The card is a standard curved mount format with the publisher's marks from Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., and London, England. This stereograph is an excellent example of early 20th-century aerial photography used for educational 3D viewing.