Vintage Wm. Penn Highway & Susquehanna River Near Harrisburg PA Postcard

$ 2.77

City: Harrisburg Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: 1930s-1940s Country of Origin: United States Subject: Wm. Penn Highway and Susquehanna River Continent: North America Region: Pennsylvania Theme: Scenic Highway and River View Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Type: Linen Postcard

Description

Vintage Wm. Penn Highway & Susquehanna River Near Harrisburg PA Postcard. This charming vintage postcard features a scenic view of the William Penn Highway alongside the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The image captures a winding road bordered by lush greenery and a serene river, with a distant bridge visible under a pastel sky. The postcard showcases early 20th-century automobiles, providing a nostalgic glimpse into the era's travel and transportation. Printed using the Genuine Curt Teich 'C.T. Art-Colortone' process, this linen-textured postcard was distributed by J.B. Hoffman of Harrisburg, PA, known for quality regional postcards. The artwork style and printing technique suggest it dates from the 1930s to 1940s, a classic period for American roadside postcards. Its vivid colors and detailed illustration make it a collectible piece for enthusiasts of Pennsylvania history, vintage highways, and early automotive imagery.