Real Photo Postcard Broadway Bridge Union City Michigan Street Scene 1908
$30.00
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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
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing the Broadway Bridge in Union City, Michigan, circa 1908. This striking view looks down Broadway Street across the new iron bridge, with frame houses, storefronts, and utility poles lining the road. A handwritten message on the reverse proudly states: “This is our new bridge.”The card is postmarked Union City, Michigan, February 1908 and addressed to Manistee, Michigan. A green 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp (Scott #300, Series of 1902) remains affixed. Photographer credit in the stamp box margin reads: W.L. Brown, Photographer, Union City, Mich.Details:Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Photographer: W.L. Brown, Union City, MichiganPostmark: Union City, Michigan – Feb 1908Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin (green, Series of 1902, Scott #300)Subject: Broadway Bridge, street scene, houses, utility poles, early transportation (horse-drawn vehicle partially visible at left)Condition: Mailed, with handwritten message and address; light corner and edge wear; overall very good for ageHistorical Notes:The Broadway Bridge was a significant improvement for Union City in the early 20th century, replacing older river crossings and symbolizing progress for this growing southern Michigan community. Real photo postcards like this served both as personal correspondence and civic pride pieces, showing off new infrastructure to friends and family afar.This postcard will interest collectors of:Michigan town viewsHistoric bridges and infrastructureStreet scenes with early transportationUnion City historyRPPC photography by local photographersA rare and historically valuable postcard documenting the Broadway Bridge shortly after its construction, mailed in 1908.
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing the Broadway Bridge in Union City, Michigan, circa 1908. This striking view looks down Broadway Street across the new iron bridge, with frame houses, storefronts, and utility poles lining the road. A handwritten message on the reverse proudly states: “This is our new bridge.”The card is postmarked Union City, Michigan, February 1908 and addressed to Manistee, Michigan. A green 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp (Scott #300, Series of 1902) remains affixed. Photographer credit in the stamp box margin reads: W.L. Brown, Photographer, Union City, Mich.Details:Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Photographer: W.L. Brown, Union City, MichiganPostmark: Union City, Michigan – Feb 1908Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin (green, Series of 1902, Scott #300)Subject: Broadway Bridge, street scene, houses, utility poles, early transportation (horse-drawn vehicle partially visible at left)Condition: Mailed, with handwritten message and address; light corner and edge wear; overall very good for ageHistorical Notes:The Broadway Bridge was a significant improvement for Union City in the early 20th century, replacing older river crossings and symbolizing progress for this growing southern Michigan community. Real photo postcards like this served both as personal correspondence and civic pride pieces, showing off new infrastructure to friends and family afar.This postcard will interest collectors of:Michigan town viewsHistoric bridges and infrastructureStreet scenes with early transportationUnion City historyRPPC photography by local photographersA rare and historically valuable postcard documenting the Broadway Bridge shortly after its construction, mailed in 1908.
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