1906 Glen Oak Park Stone Bridge Peoria IL Postcard Manito Postmark
$ 5.28
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1906 Glen Oak Park Stone Bridge Peoria IL Postcard Manito Postmark. 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 charming 1906 postcard featuring the picturesque Stone Bridge in Glen Oak Park, Peoria, Illinois. The captivating front image presents a serene landscape captured in a classic half-tone print, showcasing the elegant stone arch bridge gracefully spanning a tranquil waterway, surrounded by lush, mature trees. A solitary figure, perhaps a park visitor, stands upon the bridge, adding a human element to the natural beauty of this historic Peoria landmark. This early 20th-century collectible bears a clear Manito, Illinois postmark dated August 28, 1906, and is adorned with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp from the era. The reverse side reveals a handwritten message and address to Mr. Harry Murphy in Stanford, Illinois, offering a glimpse into the communication and travel of the period. This postcard is a fascinating piece of Illinois history, a true antique capturing a moment in time from Glen Oak Park's early days, perfect for collectors of vintage Peoria memorabilia, Illinois history, or early 1900s postcards.
