1909 Wichita Kansas Federal Building Postcard Litho-Chrome Posted Vintage

$ 5.28

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Material: Cardboard Region: Kansas Theme: Cities Towns Continent: North America City: Wichita Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Government Building Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Country: United States Country of Origin: Germany Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)

Description

1909 Wichita Kansas Federal Building Postcard Litho-Chrome Posted Vintage. 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 piece of early 20th-century Americana with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the impressive Federal Building in Wichita, Kansas. This beautifully colorized Litho-Chrome postcard, a hallmark of German printing quality from Leipzig, Berlin, and Dresden, showcases the grand architectural details of the historic structure, complete with its distinctive tower and flying American flags. The vibrant hues and fine detail capture the essence of a bustling city landmark from over a century ago, offering a vivid glimpse into the past. This collectible postcard, published by The South-West News Company, Kansas City, Mo., bears a clear postmark from January 26, 1909, firmly dating its journey. Sent from Wichita, Kansas, to San Jose, California, it carries a handwritten message from "Lola Ray Wacker" to "Miss Merle Sehlandt," adding a personal touch and a tangible connection to its original purpose. The presence of a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp further enhances its historical appeal, making it a unique artifact for collectors of Kansas memorabilia, architectural history, or early 1900s ephemera.