ID: 58811490
Vintage Post Office Bridgeport CT Early 1900s Divided Back Postcard
$3.99
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HistoricPostcardCompany (4132)
Condition: Please examine scans carefully for flaws. The reverse scan will sometimes reveal nicks or creases ... Read more about the seller notes Please examine scans carefully for flaws. The reverse scan will somet ... Read More
Condition: Please examine scans carefully for flaws. The reverse scan will sometimes reveal nicks or creases ... Read more about the seller notes Please examine scans carefully for flaws. The reverse scan will sometimes reveal nicks or creases that are not visible from the front. Remember-you never pay more than 1 shipping charge. Read Less about the seller notes
This vintage postcard features the historic Post Office building in Bridgeport, Connecticut, showcasing early 20th-century architecture with its detailed stone masonry and distinctive tower. The image captures a quiet street scene with horse-drawn carriages and storefronts, including a visible 'Columbia Phonograph' sign, reflecting daily life from the era. Printed using the Litho-Chrome process by The Bridgeport News Company in Leipzig, Berlin, and Dresden, this postcard offers vibrant color and fine details typical of early divided back postcards dating from 1907 to 1915.A valuable collectible for enthusiasts of American city views and postal history, this postcard provides insight into Bridgeport's urban landscape during a transformative period. The back shows handwritten correspondence and a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp postmarked April 28, 1909, adding authentic postal provenance. Measuring the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this original American postcard is a desirable piece for vintage postcard collectors and those interested in early 20th-century American architecture and street scenes.
This vintage postcard features the historic Post Office building in Bridgeport, Connecticut, showcasing early 20th-century architecture with its detailed stone masonry and distinctive tower. The image captures a quiet street scene with horse-drawn carriages and storefronts, including a visible 'Columbia Phonograph' sign, reflecting daily life from the era. Printed using the Litho-Chrome process by The Bridgeport News Company in Leipzig, Berlin, and Dresden, this postcard offers vibrant color and fine details typical of early divided back postcards dating from 1907 to 1915.A valuable collectible for enthusiasts of American city views and postal history, this postcard provides insight into Bridgeport's urban landscape during a transformative period. The back shows handwritten correspondence and a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp postmarked April 28, 1909, adding authentic postal provenance. Measuring the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this original American postcard is a desirable piece for vintage postcard collectors and those interested in early 20th-century American architecture and street scenes.
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- HistoricPostcardCompany (4132)
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