1943 Lucina Hall Ball State Teachers College Muncie Indiana Postcard Posted-image
1943 Lucina Hall Ball State Teachers College Muncie Indiana Postcard Posted-image

1943 Lucina Hall Ball State Teachers College Muncie Indiana Postcard Posted

$ 7.07

Continent: North America Number of Items in Set: 1 Country: United States Subject: University, College, Architecture, Historical Postage Condition: Posted Era: WW II (1939-45) Features: Divided Back, Postmarked Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Type: Unit City: Muncie Signed: No Brand/Publisher: Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. American Art Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: Indiana Year Manufactured: 1943 Country of Origin: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 brand: Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. American Art Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949

Description

1943 Lucina Hall Ball State Teachers College Muncie Indiana Postcard Posted. Discover a piece of Muncie, Indiana's history with this charming vintage postcard, capturing Lucina Hall at Ball State Teachers College. The vibrant, colorful depiction showcases the iconic red brick architecture of the hall, set against a classic blue sky and verdant green lawns, offering a picturesque glimpse into campus life during the mid-20th century. This collectible item beautifully illustrates the academic environment and architectural style prevalent in American colleges of the era, making it a wonderful addition to any collection focused on educational institutions, Indiana history, or vintage ephemera. This postcard carries a unique historical narrative, having been postmarked in July 1943. It features a handwritten message from Pvt. Bertram H. Silverman, addressed to Mrs. E. Silverman in New York City, providing a personal connection to wartime America. The detailed message offers a glimpse into the daily life and sentiments of a soldier stationed at the time, making this more than just a picture, but a tangible artifact of personal correspondence from a significant historical period. The card's publisher, Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. American Art," is noted for their quality chromolithographic postcards, ensuring a vivid and lasting image.

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