1910 Chicago Illinois Tunnel Company Underground Train Postcard
$ 6.6
Description
1910 Chicago Illinois Tunnel Company Underground Train 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. Discover a unique piece of Chicago's industrial past with this vintage postcard depicting the Illinois Underground Tunnel. The captivating image showcases the intricate network of tunnels, featuring two distinct openings with tracks leading into the depths. Small, electric-powered trains, identified as "ILLINOIS TUNNEL COMPANY" cars No. 10 and No. 11, are visible, laden with barrels, illustrating the practical utility of this subterranean system for freight transport. This historical artifact offers a glimpse into early 20th-century urban infrastructure and engineering. The postcard was published by V. O. Hammon Pub. Co., Chicago, and bears a Nashville, Tennessee postmark from July 5, 1910. The detailed scene and historical context make this a remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of Chicago history, rail transport, and vintage ephemera. It represents an era when innovative solutions were developed to manage the growing demands of a bustling metropolis.
