1908 Union Station St. Louis MO Postcard - Clock Tower & Trolley

$ 7.66

Subject: Union Station Postage Condition: Posted Country of Origin: United States City: St. Louis Theme: Cities Towns Continent: North America Country: United States Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Region: Missouri

Description

1908 Union Station St. Louis MO Postcard - Clock Tower & Trolley. The card showcases the grand Romanesque Revival architecture of the iconic train station, complete with its towering clock tower, intricate facades, and distinctive red roofs. 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 captivating piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard depicting the magnificent Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri. The card showcases the grand Romanesque Revival architecture of the iconic train station, complete with its towering clock tower, intricate facades, and distinctive red roofs. The bustling scene in front of the station captures the era's vibrant energy, featuring horse-drawn carriages, early automobiles, and a trolley, offering a vivid glimpse into daily life and transportation at the turn of the century. This historically significant postcard was manufactured during a golden age of travel and communication, bearing a crisp postmark from March 13, 1908. The detailed color printing brings to life the architectural splendor and the lively atmosphere surrounding one of America's most impressive railway terminals. It's a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical architecture, railway history, Missouriana, and vintage postcards, preserving a moment in time from a bygone era of American urban development.