1906 Lockport Illinois Drainage Canal Controlling Works Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
1906 Lockport Illinois Drainage Canal Controlling Works Postcard. The detailed photographic quality brings to life a significant historical landmark. 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 early 20th-century Americana with this original real photo postcard from Lockport, Illinois. Depicting the impressive Drainage Canal Controlling Works, this sepia-toned image captures the industrial prowess and engineering marvels of the era. Three figures stand by the canal bank, offering a glimpse into daily life and scale against the backdrop of the sturdy bridge and water control structures. The detailed photographic quality brings to life a significant historical landmark. Published by Mellen Photo Co. of Chicago, this postcard is a testament to early photographic printing techniques and regional documentation. The reverse side features a clear Chicago, Illinois postmark dated August 16, 1906, and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, adding to its historical authenticity. This collectible offers a unique window into Lockport's infrastructure and the broader context of American development during the Progressive Era. Ideal for collectors of Illinois history, canal infrastructure, and early 1900s real photo postcards.
