1909 Chicago Michigan Ave Auditorium Hotel Grant Park Leipzichrome Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
1909 Chicago Michigan Ave Auditorium Hotel Grant Park Leipzichrome Postcard. 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 exquisite early 20th-century postcard captures a vibrant scene of Chicago, Illinois, showcasing the iconic Michigan Avenue, the grand Auditorium Hotel, and the verdant expanse of Grant Park. The detailed Leipzichrome printing technique, characteristic of high-quality German production from Leipzig-Berlin, brings to life the architectural majesty of the buildings and the serene beauty of the parkland, offering a vivid glimpse into the city's past. Postmarked in 1909, this historical piece provides a tangible connection to the Edwardian era, featuring a one-cent U.S. postage stamp and handwritten correspondence. It's a significant collectible for enthusiasts of Chicago history, urban landscapes, and vintage ephemera, representing a snapshot of a bustling American city at the turn of the century. The postcard was published by The Western News Company, further cementing its historical provenance and appeal to collectors.
