Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s-image
Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s-image

Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s

$ 10.55

Country: United States brand: C. E. Wheelock Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1907-1915 Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: Germany Features: Divided Back Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: North America Region: Illinois Subject: Capitol Building Brand/Publisher: C. E. Wheelock Co. Type: Printed (Lithograph) Number of Items in Set: 1 Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) City: Springfield Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s. Explore a piece of Illinois history with this vintage postcard featuring the majestic State Capitol building in Springfield. The detailed image captures the grandeur of the capitol, a significant landmark in the heart of Illinois. An intriguing circular inset on the card displays an eagle with the words "SOVEREIGNTY" and "NATIONAL UNION," reflecting patriotic themes of the era. This early 20th-century postcard, identified by its divided back and printing style, was produced by C. E. Wheelock & Co. of Peoria, Illinois, and Leipzig, Germany. The card's production in Germany was common for high-quality postcards of the period, known for their vivid printing and colorization techniques. It represents a classic example of travel memorabilia from a bygone era, perfect for collectors of Illinoisana, architectural history, or vintage postcards.

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