Bentley Hall Allegheny College Meadville PA RPPC Postcard 1907 Rotograph-image
Bentley Hall Allegheny College Meadville PA RPPC Postcard 1907 Rotograph-image

Bentley Hall Allegheny College Meadville PA RPPC Postcard 1907 Rotograph

$ 10.55

Continent: North America Brand/Publisher: The Rotograph Co. Postage Condition: Posted Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Unit Quantity: 1 Year Manufactured: 1905 Region: Pennsylvania Signed By: Lucy Features: Real Photo Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Type: Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Meadville Subject: University Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Country of Origin: Germany Country: United States brand: The Rotograph Co. Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Signed: Yes

Description

Bentley Hall Allegheny College Meadville PA RPPC Postcard 1907 Rotograph. Discover a piece of early 20th-century collegiate history with this authentic Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring Bentley Hall at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The postcard captures the grandeur of the iconic campus building, showcasing its distinctive architecture with prominent columns and a cupola, all framed by lush, mature trees. This detailed photographic print offers a vivid glimpse into the academic landscape and aesthetic of the era, reflecting the dignified presence of one of Pennsylvania's historic institutions. Published by the renowned Rotograph Co. and copyrighted in 1905, this postcard represents a significant example of early photographic printing techniques on postcard stock. The reverse side features a postmark from Meadville, PA, dated December 3, 1907, confirming its historical usage and adding to its collectible appeal. Sent to Miss Hilda Beggs in Denver, Colorado, the handwritten message provides a charming personal touch, connecting this vintage artifact to a past correspondence. This postcard is a valuable historical document for collectors of college memorabilia, Pennsylvania history, or early 20th-century photography.

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