1908 Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Iowa Postcard Posted
$ 5.28
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1908 Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Iowa Postcard Posted. The detailed illustration highlights the church's striking Gothic Revival architecture, featuring an impressive multi-tiered steeple, intricate arched windows, and a grand facade. 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. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the magnificent Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, captured in an early 20th-century printing style. The detailed illustration highlights the church's striking Gothic Revival architecture, featuring an impressive multi-tiered steeple, intricate arched windows, and a grand facade. The subtle colorization brings to life the architectural details and the surrounding streetscape, including lush trees and a well-maintained lawn, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century American urban landscapes. The reverse of this historical piece bears a clear divided back, characteristic of postcards from 1907 onwards. It features a handwritten message dated March 31, 1908, sent from Iowa to Lynchburg, Virginia, complete with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and a partial postmark. Produced by the Souvenir Post Card Co. in New York and printed in Germany, this postcard serves as a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Iowa history, ecclesiastical architecture, and early 20th-century Americana.
