Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company Douglas Arizona WWI Era Postcard-image
Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company Douglas Arizona WWI Era Postcard-image

Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company Douglas Arizona WWI Era Postcard

$ 5.27

Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Unit Quantity: 1 City: Douglas Region: Arizona Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Building Country of Origin: United States Signed: No Era: WW I (1914-18)

Description

Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company Douglas Arizona WWI Era Postcard. Discover a fascinating piece of Arizona history with this vintage postcard featuring the Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company in Douglas. This sepia-toned view captures the impressive brick building, a prominent landmark in the bustling mining town. The storefront windows display various goods, hinting at the mercantile's role as a central hub for the community's needs. A unique detail on the building facade, a banner urging "JOIN RED CROSS DO YOUR BIT," strongly places this postcard in the WWI era, reflecting the patriotic fervor of the time. This historical artifact offers a glimpse into early 20th-century life and commerce in the American Southwest. It's a superb find for collectors of Arizona memorabilia, Douglas history, WWI homefront ephemera, and vintage mercantile imagery.

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