Quincy, IL Lincoln Blvd Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Home Postcard C.G.W. 1910s
$ 5.28
Description
Quincy, IL Lincoln Blvd Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Home Postcard C.G.W. 1910s. Standpoint.". The image beautifully captures the serene landscape with a tree-lined boulevard, a dirt path, and a paved sidewalk leading towards the grand institutional building, all rendered with charming hand-colored details characteristic of the era. 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. Discover a captivating piece of history with this early 20th-century postcard featuring Lincoln Boulevard and the majestic Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy, Illinois. The image beautifully captures the serene landscape with a tree-lined boulevard, a dirt path, and a paved sidewalk leading towards the grand institutional building, all rendered with charming hand-colored details characteristic of the era. This postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the architectural prominence and natural beauty of this significant Illinois landmark. Published by C. G. W. Publisher of Quincy, Ill., this divided back postcard is a testament to early 20th-century printing techniques, likely dating from the 1910s. The reverse side bears a fascinating handwritten message describing a "real winter" with temperatures at zero and commenting on Quincy's population and its "dead from a Bus. standpoint." This adds a unique personal touch and historical context, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Illinois history, institutional architecture, or early 20th-century ephemera. Quincy, Adams County, Midwest Americana, postcard collecting.
