Middletown Portland Bridge Connecticut River CT 1943 Postcard Tichnor
$ 5.28
Description
Middletown Portland Bridge Connecticut River CT 1943 Postcard Tichnor. The scene captures the multi-span bridge, an essential link in regional transportation, alongside the picturesque river and the surrounding urban landscape dotted with buildings and lush greenery. The vibrant colorization highlights the architectural details of the bridge and the serene waters below. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating piece of history with this vintage Tichnor Quality Views postcard, showcasing an aerial perspective of the iconic Middletown Portland Bridge spanning the Connecticut River in Middletown, Connecticut. The scene captures the multi-span bridge, an essential link in regional transportation, alongside the picturesque river and the surrounding urban landscape dotted with buildings and lush greenery. The vibrant colorization highlights the architectural details of the bridge and the serene waters below. This collectible card, published by Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts, is a prime example of their renowned printing techniques from the era. The postcard features a 1-cent "For Defense" stamp and bears a clear postmark from Portland, Maine, dated June 22, 1943, adding a unique historical context of wartime communication. It includes a handwritten message and is addressed to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, offering a glimpse into personal connections from the past. This historical postcard is an excellent addition for collectors of Connecticutiana, bridge photography, or World War II era ephemera.
