1911 East St. Louis IL Virginia Place Alta Sida Gate Postcard Posted
$ 5.28
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1911 East St. Louis IL Virginia Place Alta Sida Gate Postcard Posted. 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 transports you to the elegant Entrance to Virginia Place in Alta Sida, East St. Louis, Illinois, circa 1911. The vibrant, colorized lithographic print beautifully captures the grand architectural gate, flanked by stately trees and showcasing the charming residential homes beyond. The scene evokes a sense of early 20th-century suburban grandeur, highlighting a historically significant neighborhood in East St. Louis. Postmarked from Saint Louis, Missouri, in August 1911, this original piece of ephemera features a detailed handwritten message and an address to Monmouth, Illinois, offering a personal glimpse into communication from over a century ago. Collectors of Illinois memorabilia, St. Louis history, and early 20th-century Americana will appreciate the historical context and visual appeal of this charming postcard, perfect for display or archival preservation.
