Jul 2, 2017
Post card showing the American Consulate when it was inside the Jaffa Gate (c. 1857) as well as the Tower of David and Christ Church on the left behind the U.S. flag. Ruth Kark's book American Consuls in the Holy Land, 1832-1914 states that this picture was drawn by an American traveler and cites a report in the U.S. National Archives by U.S. Consul Frank de Hass on April 28, 1877. Thanks to israeldailypicture.com for the image and caption. #usconsulate #jerusalem #ottomanpalestine #4thofjuly #usa #jaffagate #oldcityjerusalem #historicphotos (at Jaffa Gate)