Vintage Busy Corner Utica NY Street Scene Postcard 1915 Early Auto
$ 3.59
Description
Vintage Busy Corner Utica NY Street Scene Postcard 1915 Early Auto. Cigars" and "F. W. Woolworth & Co.", adding authentic period charm. This vintage postcard depicts a bustling street corner in Utica, New York, circa 1915. The scene captures early 20th-century urban life with detailed architecture featuring multi-story commercial buildings, horse-drawn carriages, early automobiles, and streetcars. Notable storefront signage includes "C. A. Whelan & Co. Cigars" and "F. W. Woolworth & Co.", adding authentic period charm. A prominent church steeple rises in the background, enhancing the postcard's historical cityscape. Printed by Curt Teich & Co., a renowned publisher known for high-quality postcards, this piece features rich color lithography typical of the era. The back of the postcard bears a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp and a postmark dated September 12, 1915, from Utica, N.Y., confirming its early 20th-century origin. Collectors will appreciate the postcard's vivid portrayal of American city life during a transformative period marked by the coexistence of horse-drawn and motorized transportation, making it a valuable addition to vintage postcard and Americana collections.
