Belding Michigan Baptist Church 1909 Postmarked Real Photo Postcard
$20.00
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture ... Read More
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Antique real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring the Baptist Church in Belding, Michigan. The sepia-toned photograph captures the church’s distinctive Gothic Revival style with pointed arched windows, decorative gable trim, and a tall steeple with louvered belfry. Trees frame the view, adding to the small-town Michigan charm of the early 20th century.Front caption: “Baptist Church – Belding, Mich. No. 2”Postmarked: Dec 9, 1909Stamp: 1¢ green Benjamin FranklinAddressed to: Mrs. Anna Seadow, Grand Rapids, MichiganHandwritten message included (see scan for details)Back: Divided backCondition: Light wear consistent with age, sharp architectural detail, good contrast (see scans)Historical Context:Belding, Michigan, located in Ionia County, grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to its silk industry, earning the nickname “Silk City.” Churches like this Baptist congregation reflected the prosperity and civic pride of the town during its boom years. RPPCs mailed during this period often served as both correspondence and keepsakes, capturing everyday architecture that has since changed or disappeared.This postcard will appeal to collectors of:Michigan small-town historyChurch architecture & religious landmarksRPPC (real photo postcards)Early 20th-century AmericanaA wonderful and historic image of Belding’s Baptist Church, mailed in 1909 and preserved in excellent photographic detail.
Antique real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring the Baptist Church in Belding, Michigan. The sepia-toned photograph captures the church’s distinctive Gothic Revival style with pointed arched windows, decorative gable trim, and a tall steeple with louvered belfry. Trees frame the view, adding to the small-town Michigan charm of the early 20th century.Front caption: “Baptist Church – Belding, Mich. No. 2”Postmarked: Dec 9, 1909Stamp: 1¢ green Benjamin FranklinAddressed to: Mrs. Anna Seadow, Grand Rapids, MichiganHandwritten message included (see scan for details)Back: Divided backCondition: Light wear consistent with age, sharp architectural detail, good contrast (see scans)Historical Context:Belding, Michigan, located in Ionia County, grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to its silk industry, earning the nickname “Silk City.” Churches like this Baptist congregation reflected the prosperity and civic pride of the town during its boom years. RPPCs mailed during this period often served as both correspondence and keepsakes, capturing everyday architecture that has since changed or disappeared.This postcard will appeal to collectors of:Michigan small-town historyChurch architecture & religious landmarksRPPC (real photo postcards)Early 20th-century AmericanaA wonderful and historic image of Belding’s Baptist Church, mailed in 1909 and preserved in excellent photographic detail.
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