1909 White City Chicago East Board Walk Postcard Posted IL
$ 5.28
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1909 White City Chicago East Board Walk Postcard Posted IL. 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. Step back in time with this captivating antique postcard showcasing the vibrant East Board Walk of White City in Chicago. This historic card vividly captures a bustling scene from August 1909, depicting numerous pedestrians strolling along the wide promenade, flanked by elegant, white architectural structures and lush green trees. Red-roofed kiosks and a prominent "BALL ROOM" sign add to the lively atmosphere of this iconic amusement park. The postcard, a testament to early 20th-century printing, features beautiful colorization that brings the era to life. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and leisure activities of the period, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of Chicago memorabilia, amusement park history, or vintage postcards. The reverse side bears a clear Chicago postmark from 1909 and a handwritten message addressed to Spokane, Washington, adding to its authentic charm and historical value.
