1906 Aberdeen SD Normal School Postcard - E.C. Kropp, Horse & Buggy
$ 5.02
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1906 Aberdeen SD Normal School Postcard - E.C. Kropp, Horse & Buggy. 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. This captivating vintage postcard from 1906 showcases the impressive Normal School in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The detailed chromolithograph depicts the grand red brick institutional building with its distinctive multi-gabled roof and numerous dormers, standing prominently amidst lush green grounds. A charming horse-drawn buggy adds a touch of historical authenticity to the scene, illustrating daily life from over a century ago. The card captures the architectural style and educational landscape of the early 20th century in the American Midwest. Published by E.C. Kropp of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and identified by the production number 2384, this postcard is a testament to early 20th-century printing techniques. The reverse side features a clear Aberdeen, South Dakota postmark dated December 1906, along with a one-cent George Washington stamp. The card was addressed to Mrs. Nellie Sherman in Cadott, Wisconsin, providing a direct link to its historical journey and the postal system of the era. This collectible piece offers a unique glimpse into the history of education and urban development in South Dakota.
