1908 Milwaukee Auditorium Postcard E.C. Kropp Posted Wisconsin Architecture

$ 5.02

Subject: Auditorium Postage Condition: Posted Era: Pre-1914 Region: Wisconsin Country of Origin: United States City: Milwaukee Country: United States Theme: Cities Towns Continent: North America

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1908 Milwaukee Auditorium Postcard E.C. Kropp Posted Wisconsin Architecture. 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 showcases "The New Auditorium" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an impressive architectural landmark of the early 20th century. The detailed illustration, copyrighted in 1908 by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, captures the grand red-brick edifice with its stately columns and numerous windows, reflecting the building's significant presence in the city. The foreground is bustling with period-specific details, including elegant horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles, alongside pedestrians, offering a vivid glimpse into urban life during this era. The reverse side features a postmark from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, dated January 22, and a one-cent Washington stamp, indicating it was indeed posted. This piece serves as a remarkable historical artifact, preserving the streetscapes and architectural grandeur of Milwaukee from over a century ago.