Quaker Oats Plant Cedar Rapids Iowa 1971 Chrome Postcard Dexter Press
$ 5.28
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Quaker Oats Plant Cedar Rapids Iowa 1971 Chrome Postcard Dexter Press. 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 vintage chrome postcard showcasing the iconic Quaker Oats Plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, proudly proclaimed as the "Largest cereal mill in the world." This vivid Ektachrome postcard captures the sprawling industrial complex with its distinct architecture, set against the tranquil backdrop of the Cedar River and a multi-arched bridge. The scene is imbued with the warm hues of autumn foliage, offering a picturesque glimpse into a significant American industrial landscape. Published by Hurley Supply Co. and manufactured by Dexter Press, this collectible piece features a clear 1971 Cedar Rapids postmark and a 6-cent Eisenhower stamp, confirming its historical period. The back includes a personal handwritten message from "Melinda" detailing the plant's prominence and the many people it employed. This postcard is a wonderful find for collectors of Iowa memorabilia, industrial history, and vintage Americana, preserving a moment in time from a bustling Midwestern city.
