Duluth Shipping Harbor Aerial View Postcard - Coal Ore Docks Grain Elevators-image
Duluth Shipping Harbor Aerial View Postcard - Coal Ore Docks Grain Elevators-image

Duluth Shipping Harbor Aerial View Postcard - Coal Ore Docks Grain Elevators

$ 10.55

Unit Quantity: 1 Country: United States Region: Minnesota Signed: No brand: Conoco (via Touraide ad) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postcard Number of Items in Set: 1 City: Duluth Unit Type: Unit Features: Printed (Lithograph) Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1969 Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Brand/Publisher: Conoco (via Touraide ad) Continent: North America Subject: Harbor Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country of Origin: United States Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)

Description

Duluth Shipping Harbor Aerial View Postcard - Coal Ore Docks Grain Elevators. Discover a captivating aerial view of Duluth's bustling Shipping Harbor, showcasing its vital role as a major industrial port. This striking black and white postcard provides an expansive panorama of the harbor, meticulously detailing the extensive coal and ore docks, along with numerous towering grain and cement elevators that define the city's skyline. The prominent "FEAVEY" name is visible on one of the grain elevators, highlighting a key player in the region's agricultural and shipping industries. This postcard captures a significant era of American industry and infrastructure, presenting a historical snapshot of Duluth's maritime strength. The detailed photographic image brings to life the scale and activity of the port, appealing to collectors of vintage Americana, industrial history, and Minnesota memorabilia. The reverse features a classic postcard layout, complete with an intriguing period advertisement for the Conoco TOURAIDE, offering a glimpse into mid-century travel and consumer culture.

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