Ogden Monument Fort Riley Kansas Postcard - Geographical Center USA 1940s
$ 5.28
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Ogden Monument Fort Riley Kansas Postcard - Geographical Center USA 1940s. This iconic obelisk marks the geographical center of the U.S.A., making it a significant landmark. Two white benches invite contemplation of this historic site. 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 vintage piece of American history with this scenic postcard depicting the Ogden Monument at Fort Riley, Kansas. This iconic obelisk marks the geographical center of the U.S.A., making it a significant landmark. The front of the card captures the monument at what appears to be sunrise or sunset, with a vibrant sky and lush greenery, enclosed by an ornate fence. Two white benches invite contemplation of this historic site. This postcard is a genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" production, identified by the series number 1B-H512, indicating a printing around 1941. The back features a divided post card format, characteristic of the era, and includes a handwritten message and a partial postmark from Junction City, Kansas, dating to the 1940s. It was distributed by F. K. News Company, Junction City, Kansas. This collectible offers a glimpse into 20th-century travel and communication, perfect for enthusiasts of Kansas history, Fort Riley memorabilia, or vintage American landmarks. Keywords: vintage postcard, Fort Riley, Kansas history, Ogden Monument, geographical center, USA landmark, Curteich, Colortone, 1940s, military history, travel souvenir, Kansas tourism, obelisk monument.
