1908 Rock Island, IL Panorama Postcard - Mississippi River, Trains, Cityscape
$ 5.28
Description
1908 Rock Island, IL Panorama Postcard - Mississippi River, Trains, Cityscape. This collectible item features a classic printed design, likely a chromolithograph, known for its rich color and detail. 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 fascinating piece of Illinois history with this vintage postcard, showcasing a panoramic view of Rock Island, Illinois, from 1908. The detailed scene captures the bustling Mississippi River, dotted with steamboats, alongside active railroad tracks with freight cars, and a vibrant cityscape. This postcard provides a unique glimpse into early 20th-century urban and industrial life in the American Midwest, highlighting transportation, commerce, and architecture of the era. This collectible item features a classic printed design, likely a chromolithograph, known for its rich color and detail. The reverse side bears a clear Rock Island, Illinois postmark from 1908, complete with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. Notably, the postcard was used for a business transaction by "THE L.E. WESTGUM CO.", adding a distinctive layer of historical context and making it a unique piece for collectors of Illinois ephemera, railroad history, or riverboat Americana. This postcard is a testament to the city's historical significance as a hub for river and rail transport.
