Starved Rock Utica Illinois 1908 Postcard Scenic River View Posted
$ 5.28
Description
Starved Rock Utica Illinois 1908 Postcard Scenic River View Posted. The scenic view captures the prominent rock formation, lush with trees, overlooking the tranquil waters of the Illinois River. 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 captivating piece of Illinois history with this vintage postcard, showcasing the majestic Starved Rock near Utica. The scenic view captures the prominent rock formation, lush with trees, overlooking the tranquil waters of the Illinois River. This early 20th-century postcard features a charming hand-colored aesthetic, typical of the era's printing techniques, with soft pink and blue hues in the sky contrasting with the vibrant greens of the foliage. This collectible postcard offers a glimpse into the past, postmarked October 21, 1908, from Ottawa, Illinois. The reverse side features a handwritten message and is addressed to Miss Clara Peterson in Saunemin, Illinois, bearing a one-cent George Washington stamp. It's a wonderful example of historical correspondence, perfect for collectors of Illinoisana, vintage travel memorabilia, or those interested in early 20th-century postcards and the Edwardian era.
