Quincy Michigan West Chicago Street Real Photo Postcard Early Homes Horse Buggy
$25.00
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) showing a tree-lined residential view of West Chicago Street in Quincy, Michigan. The photograph captures charming late 19th and early 20th-century homes with porches and detailed woodwork, as well as a horse and buggy faintly visible down the street, adding to its historic small-town character.Front caption: “West Chicago St. Quincy Mich. 4”Back: AZO stamp box with four triangles up (dating from 1904–1918)Condition: Light corner wear, sepia toning typical of age, strong architectural details (see scans)Historical Context:Quincy, located in Branch County, Michigan, was a thriving small town in the early 1900s, supported by farming, railroads, and local commerce. This postcard provides a rare glimpse of its residential streetscape, with sidewalks and shade trees that reflect the growth of Midwestern towns during that era. RPPCs like this were often made in small runs for local pride and mailed as keepsakes to friends and family.This card is an excellent collectible for those interested in:Michigan history & small-town viewsEarly American residential architectureHorse-drawn transportationRPPC postcards (1904–1918 era)A wonderful and atmospheric view of historic Quincy, Michigan, perfect for collectors of Midwestern Americana.
Antique real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a tree-lined residential view of West Chicago Street in Quincy, Michigan. The photograph captures charming late 19th and early 20th-century homes with porches and detailed woodwork, as well as a horse and buggy faintly visible down the street, adding to its historic small-town character.Front caption: “West Chicago St. Quincy Mich. 4”Back: AZO stamp box with four triangles up (dating from 1904–1918)Condition: Light corner wear, sepia toning typical of age, strong architectural details (see scans)Historical Context:Quincy, located in Branch County, Michigan, was a thriving small town in the early 1900s, supported by farming, railroads, and local commerce. This postcard provides a rare glimpse of its residential streetscape, with sidewalks and shade trees that reflect the growth of Midwestern towns during that era. RPPCs like this were often made in small runs for local pride and mailed as keepsakes to friends and family.This card is an excellent collectible for those interested in:Michigan history & small-town viewsEarly American residential architectureHorse-drawn transportationRPPC postcards (1904–1918 era)A wonderful and atmospheric view of historic Quincy, Michigan, perfect for collectors of Midwestern Americana.
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