River Meuse and Parc de la Citadel Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1900s Namur For Sale

This antique stereoview card, published by the Keystone View Company, features a detailed black and white photograph of the River Meuse and Parc de la Citadel in Namur, Belgium. The scene captures a high-angle perspective looking over the lush 160-acre park, the Meuse River, and the stone bridges connecting the city. Visible text on the front identifies the view as number 10115 and T348. The card is a classic curved mount format, measuring approximately 7 inches wide.The reverse side of the card provides a comprehensive historical and geographical description of Namur, noting its location at the junction of the Sambre and Meuse rivers. It details the city\'s manufacturing history in cutlery, pottery, and glass, as well as its strategic military significance from the time of Caesar to the fall of 1914. The text specifically mentions the Citadel\'s history as a defensive site and its proximity to the battlefield of Waterloo. This Keystone stereograph was produced in offices across Meadville, PA, New York, NY, Chicago, Ill., and London, England.