WWII Burlington VT Masonic Service Center Army Navy Postcard-image
WWII Burlington VT Masonic Service Center Army Navy Postcard-image

WWII Burlington VT Masonic Service Center Army Navy Postcard

$ 10.55

Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Subject: Masonic Temple Postage Condition: Unposted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Type: Real Photo (RPPC) brand: Masonic Service Association of the United States Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 City: Burlington Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Year Manufactured: 1940s Brand/Publisher: Masonic Service Association of the United States Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Era: WWII (1939-45) Region: Vermont Unit Quantity: 1 Signed: No

Description

WWII Burlington VT Masonic Service Center Army Navy Postcard. This vintage postcard captures the interior of the Army and Navy Masonic Service Center located within the Masonic Temple in Burlington, Vermont. The card features two detailed black and white photographs, showcasing the welcoming and functional spaces provided for servicemen. One image displays a lounge area with multiple tables set up, some featuring chess boards, suggesting a recreational and social environment. The other photograph highlights a comfortable seating area with armchairs and a distinctive arched window, through which a sign for "Free Coffee" is visible, emphasizing the hospitality offered to military personnel. This historical piece offers a glimpse into the support services provided during a significant era, likely World War II, by The Masonic Service Association of the United States. The postcard itself is a standard size, printed with a divided back design characteristic of its time. It is a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of military history, Masonic memorabilia, or Vermontiana, preserving the memory of an important community effort to support service members.

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