1905 Pittsburgh PA Point Suspension Bridge Rotograph Steamboat Postcard
$ 6.6
Description
1905 Pittsburgh PA Point Suspension Bridge Rotograph Steamboat Postcard. The detailed illustration highlights the engineering marvel of the suspension bridge and the vibrant activity of the waterways. The sepia-toned image captures a bustling scene along the river, featuring not only the impressive bridge architecture but also a paddlewheel steamboat and other river traffic, set against the city's hilly backdrop. 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 fascinating piece of early 20th-century American history with this vintage postcard showcasing the iconic Point Suspension Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The sepia-toned image captures a bustling scene along the river, featuring not only the impressive bridge architecture but also a paddlewheel steamboat and other river traffic, set against the city's hilly backdrop. This postcard provides a vivid snapshot of Pittsburgh's industrial and transportation landscape during a pivotal era. Published by The Rotograph Co. of New York City and printed in Germany, this postcard exemplifies the high-quality printing techniques of the period. The detailed illustration highlights the engineering marvel of the suspension bridge and the vibrant activity of the waterways. It's a prime example of early divided-back postcards, bearing a clear 1905 postmark and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, connecting collectors to the communication methods of over a century ago. This collectible piece is ideal for enthusiasts of Pittsburgh history, bridge architecture, steamboats, and early 1900s Americana.
