Chicago Coliseum 1908 Republican National Convention Real Photo Postcard

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This is an outstanding real photo postcard (RPPC) capturing the Chicago Coliseum during the 1908 Republican National Convention, one of the most significant political gatherings of the early 20th century. Mailed in June 1908, the same month as the convention, this card is an authentic period photograph and a remarkable piece of American political and architectural history.Front Image Details:Clear, sepia-toned real photo showing the full exterior façade of the Chicago Coliseum, including its iconic medieval-style stonework, turrets, arches, and castle-like battlements.Visible signage: “Entrance F”, “Entrance E,” and additional convention directional signs used during the event.Street scene includes pedestrians, a horse-drawn wagon, early electric poles, and period urban details.Handwritten caption across the bottom:“Coliseum — Republican National Convention — Chicago Ill.”Photographed and published by A.J. Schumann, 409 Lake Ave., Chicago (noted on back as Real Photograph); Schumann is a recognized Chicago RPPC publisher.Back & Postal History:Postmarked June 21, 1908 from Chicago, Illinois — just days after the convention concluded (June 16–19, 1908).Addressed to Brooklyn, New York with period handwriting.1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamp tied to the card.Message reads:“Just to advertise Chicago, etc. Regards, Bertram W.”Publisher’s diamond-shaped imprint UNCO appears on the lower left.Historical Importance:The 1908 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum nominated William Howard Taft as the Republican candidate for President of the United States (he went on to win). The event featured:Theodore Roosevelt’s dramatic influence in selecting Taft as his successorThousands of delegates, alternates, journalists, and spectatorsLavishly decorated convention hallsMajor national press coverageThe Chicago Coliseum itself, built in the 1890s, served as the site of multiple conventions before being demolished in 1982. Period photographs of the Coliseum — especially during a political convention — are scarce and highly collectible. RPPCs from the 1908 convention are particularly sought-after by:Political memorabilia collectorsChicago historiansArchitecture enthusiastsRPPC specialistsCondition:Very good condition for 1908.Light corner and edge wear; minor age toning.Photo image is sharp with excellent contrast.Postmark and writing fully legible.Perfect For Collectors Of:U.S. presidential memorabiliaEarly political conventionsChicago architectural historyReal photo postcardsSchumann & early Chicago photographyTheodore Roosevelt / Taft era artifacts

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