Irish Hills Towers Michigan Vintage Cars Real Photo Postcard
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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
Vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting the famous Irish Hills Towers in southern Michigan. The sepia-tone photograph shows the Original Irish Hills Tower alongside the competing Gray Tower, with American flags flying proudly above. Several vintage automobiles are parked in the foreground, and visitors can be seen exploring the grounds, capturing a wonderful slice of 1920s–1930s roadside Americana.Front caption: “Scene at Irish Hills Tower, Southern Michigan”Back: Divided back, unusedCondition: Light age wear typical of vintage postcards, excellent contrast and detail (see scans)Historical Context:The Irish Hills Towers, constructed in the 1920s, became an iconic Michigan tourist attraction. The first tower was built in 1924, but when a rival landowner quickly erected the competing “Gray Tower” next door, the two stood side by side for years, drawing curious travelers along U.S. Route 12, also known as the Chicago Road. The towers were eventually joined together in the 1950s, and though closed in later years, they remain a nostalgic landmark of Michigan tourism and roadside architecture.This card is highly collectible for those interested in:Michigan history & landmarksRoadside Americana & tourist attractionsVintage automobile era postcardsReal photo postcards (RPPCs)A striking piece of Midwest history, showcasing one of Michigan’s most unique and beloved landmarks.
Vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting the famous Irish Hills Towers in southern Michigan. The sepia-tone photograph shows the Original Irish Hills Tower alongside the competing Gray Tower, with American flags flying proudly above. Several vintage automobiles are parked in the foreground, and visitors can be seen exploring the grounds, capturing a wonderful slice of 1920s–1930s roadside Americana.Front caption: “Scene at Irish Hills Tower, Southern Michigan”Back: Divided back, unusedCondition: Light age wear typical of vintage postcards, excellent contrast and detail (see scans)Historical Context:The Irish Hills Towers, constructed in the 1920s, became an iconic Michigan tourist attraction. The first tower was built in 1924, but when a rival landowner quickly erected the competing “Gray Tower” next door, the two stood side by side for years, drawing curious travelers along U.S. Route 12, also known as the Chicago Road. The towers were eventually joined together in the 1950s, and though closed in later years, they remain a nostalgic landmark of Michigan tourism and roadside architecture.This card is highly collectible for those interested in:Michigan history & landmarksRoadside Americana & tourist attractionsVintage automobile era postcardsReal photo postcards (RPPCs)A striking piece of Midwest history, showcasing one of Michigan’s most unique and beloved landmarks.
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- thepapergallery2 (2188)
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- 06/23/2010
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