Allegany County Court House Cumberland MD Postcard Shini Color Posted 1950s
$ 5.28
Description
Allegany County Court House Cumberland MD Postcard Shini Color Posted 1950s. And Colorpicture, Boston, vividly captures the architectural grandeur of the courthouse, featuring its distinctive red-roofed tower and intricate brickwork against a bright blue sky. The card's reverse provides fascinating historical context, noting the site's significance as the parade ground of Fort Cumberland, where Indian envoys were received before Braddock's defeat, and where George Washington reviewed the garrison in 1755-58. 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 vibrant vintage postcard showcasing the historic Allegany County Court House in Cumberland, Maryland. This captivating 'Shini Color' postcard, produced by Christopher Photo Lab. and Colorpicture, Boston, vividly captures the architectural grandeur of the courthouse, featuring its distinctive red-roofed tower and intricate brickwork against a bright blue sky. The card's reverse provides fascinating historical context, noting the site's significance as the parade ground of Fort Cumberland, where Indian envoys were received before Braddock's defeat, and where George Washington reviewed the garrison in 1755-58. This piece offers a glimpse into both local history and mid-century postcard art. This collectible postcard, mailed from Cumberland, MD, bears a clear postmark and a 2-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp, indicative of its mid-20th century origins. The handwritten message to Miss Jan Thompson in Dallas, Texas, adds a personal touch, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of Marylandiana, courthouse architecture, or vintage correspondence. Its unique blend of geographical landmark, historical narrative, and period printing technique makes it a distinctive addition to any collection.
