Rich's Dept Store Hotel Arnold Knoxville TN Vintage Curteichcolor Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Rich's Dept Store Hotel Arnold Knoxville TN Vintage Curteichcolor Postcard. The card also features the distributor, Knoxville Magazine Co., adding to its regional historical context. 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 vibrant vintage postcard beautifully captures a bustling street scene in Knoxville, Tennessee, featuring the prominent Rich's Department Store. The modern architecture of Rich's, with its expansive windows and distinctive wavy awnings, contrasts elegantly with the classic brick facade of the historic Hotel Arnold visible in the background. Also noted is the Medical Arts Building, completing a significant architectural snapshot of downtown Knoxville. Produced using the renowned Curteichcolor "Natural Color Reproduction" process, this postcard boasts rich, lifelike colors and sharp detail, characteristic of mid-20th century printing techniques. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's commercial and urban landscape during an era of growth and architectural evolution, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Tennessee history, mid-century design, and vintage department store memorabilia. The card also features the distributor, Knoxville Magazine Co., adding to its regional historical context.
