1906 St. Louis MO Levee Steamboats Mississippi River Postcard Posted
$ 7.66
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1906 St. Louis MO Levee Steamboats Mississippi River Postcard Posted. 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 glimpse into early 20th-century American life with this vintage postcard, capturing the bustling activity along The Levee in St. Louis, Missouri. The scene vividly portrays the Mississippi Riverfront, lined with an impressive array of steamboats and riverboats, highlighting the city's vital role as a major transportation hub during the era of river commerce. This historical artifact offers a detailed view of the architectural landscape and the powerful steam-powered vessels that navigated the nation's waterways. This particular postcard, featuring a photographic image, was postmarked in 1906, offering an authentic snapshot from that specific year. The reverse side bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, characteristic of the period, and is addressed to Mount City, Illinois. The front of the card also contains a handwritten message from 1916, adding a personal touch and a secondary layer of historical context to this collectible piece. It serves as a tangible connection to a bygone era, ideal for collectors of Missouri memorabilia, steamboat history, or vintage postcards.
