Yakima WA Postcard Yakima Avenue North Night Scene Neon Lights 1950s-60s Smith
$ 5.28
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Yakima WA Postcard Yakima Avenue North Night Scene Neon Lights 1950s-60s Smith. 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. Immerse yourself in the vibrant glow of mid-century urban life with this captivating vintage postcard featuring Yakima Avenue looking north in Yakima, Washington. Captured at dusk or night, the scene is brought to life by a multitude of dazzling neon signs illuminating the bustling street. Prominent signs for "HOUSEHOLD FINANCE," "Todd's," "PEERLESS DENTISTS," and the "COMMERCIAL HOTEL" create a nostalgic tableau of a thriving American city. The distinctive architecture of the tall Commercial Hotel building anchors the skyline, while the streaking light trails from passing automobiles add dynamic movement, characteristic of long-exposure photography from the era. This collectible chromolithograph postcard, colored by Kyle Smith and published by Smith's Scenic Views of Tacoma, Washington, perfectly encapsulates the charm and energy of a bygone era. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape and street life of Yakima during the 1950s or 1960s. The detailed imagery and atmospheric depiction make this a significant piece for collectors of Washington State ephemera, urban street scenes, or vintage Americana, preserving a moment in time from this Pacific Northwest city.
