1905 Yale University Osborn Hall New Haven CT Postcard "Freak Building"
$ 6.6
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1905 Yale University Osborn Hall New Haven CT Postcard "Freak Building". This early 20th-century view captures the architectural grandeur of the building, rendered in a distinctive tinted halftone style that adds depth and character to the stone facade and surrounding bare trees. 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 Yale University history with this vintage postcard, showcasing the iconic Osborn Hall in New Haven, Connecticut. This early 20th-century view captures the architectural grandeur of the building, rendered in a distinctive tinted halftone style that adds depth and character to the stone facade and surrounding bare trees. The postcard offers a glimpse into the university's past, presenting Osborn Hall as a prominent campus landmark. Adding to its unique charm, the front features a handwritten note referring to Osborn Hall as "the 'Freak' building - most expensive; but homliest in the university," providing an intriguing personal perspective from over a century ago. The reverse reveals a clear October 11, 1905, New Haven postmark, confirming its historical authenticity and making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of university memorabilia, Connecticut history, and early 20th-century postcards. This relic from Korber & Co. is a testament to academic heritage and a bygone era.
