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

$ 7.39

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

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 This piece is not just a postcard; it's a historical document, capturing a significant landmark and the landscape of Fort Madison, Iowa, making it a compelling addition for collectors of institutional architecture,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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