Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison IA Airplane View Albertype Postcard-image
Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison IA Airplane View Albertype Postcard-image

Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison IA Airplane View Albertype Postcard

$ 5.27

Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Subject: Prison Signed: No Region: Iowa Year Manufactured: 1940 Material: Cardboard Postage Condition: Unposted brand: The Albertype Co. Type: Printed (Lithograph) Brand/Publisher: The Albertype Co. Country: USA Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Printed Photo Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 City: Fort Madison Country of Origin: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Quantity: 1 Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)

Description

Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison IA Airplane View Albertype Postcard. Explore a fascinating piece of Iowa's history with this vintage postcard featuring an aerial view of the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, Iowa. The detailed image captures the expansive grounds and architectural layout of the correctional facility from a unique airborne perspective, offering a glimpse into its formidable structure. This striking black and white printed photographic postcard provides an authentic representation of the institution during an earlier era. Produced by The Albertype Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., renowned for their high-quality collotype printing process, this postcard showcases exceptional clarity and depth in its photographic reproduction. Albertype postcards are highly regarded by collectors for their fidelity to original photographs and their historical significance. This piece is not just a postcard; it's a historical document, capturing a significant landmark and the landscape of Fort Madison, Iowa, making it a compelling addition for collectors of institutional architecture, Iowaana, or vintage Americana.

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