Denver CO New Postoffice & Federal Building Colorado Marble Postcard c1910s
$ 5.28
Description
Denver CO New Postoffice & Federal Building Colorado Marble Postcard c1910s. 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 New Postoffice and Federal Building in Denver, Colorado. The grand neoclassical architecture is prominently featured, with its impressive facade of numerous columns and statues, conveying a sense of civic pride and monumental design. Early automobiles and pedestrians can be seen on the street, offering a glimpse into daily life and transportation of the era. The card features a distinct hand-colored or tinted appearance, characteristic of early 20th-century postcard production, enhancing the architectural details and sky. The reverse side of the postcard provides fascinating historical context, describing the building as "just completed" and "one of the finest buildings of its kind in the West." It highlights that the structure is 200 by 300 feet in size, constructed from elegant Colorado marble, and details its significant cost of $1,500,000, with the site costing an additional $500,000. This piece offers a valuable historical record of Denver's architectural heritage and urban development, making it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of Colorado history, architecture, and vintage postcards. The publisher is identified as O.C.T.T.Co., a known producer of early 20th-century postcards.
