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| Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections outdoor building architecture Description: Home of Jefferson Davis. The 'White House of the Confederacy' , so called because it was occupied by Jefferson Davis while he was president of the Confederate states, is an imposing, typical southern residence on East Clay Street. It was tendered by the city to Mr. Davis as a gift, but he consented only to occupy it, leaving the title with the city. It is now fitted up as a memorial building and war museum. Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons' Date Postmarked: 1908 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,153 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: Home of Jefferson Davis. The 'White House of the Confederacy' , so called because it was occupied by Jefferson Davis while he was president of the Confederate states, is an imposing, typical southern residence on East Clay Street. It was tendered by the city to Mr. Davis as a gift, but he consented only to occupy it, leaving the title with the city. It is now fitted up as a memorial building and war museum. Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons' Date Postmarked: 1908 Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested. Reference URL: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,153 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards | ||||
