1910 Portland, ME New City Hall Postcard - Hugh C. Leighton Co. German Print
$ 6.6
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1910 Portland, ME New City Hall Postcard - Hugh C. Leighton Co. German Print. The reverse side is dated February 1910, adding a precise historical context to this collectible view of Portland's municipal heart. 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 piece of early 20th-century American history with this charming postcard featuring the iconic New City Hall in Portland, Maine. The vibrant, printed image captures the architectural grandeur of the city hall, complete with its distinctive dome and clock tower, set against a serene sky. Details like horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles on the street below offer a glimpse into the daily life and transportation of the era, making this a captivating historical artifact. This postcard was produced by The Hugh C. Leighton Co., a prominent manufacturer from Portland, ME, known for their quality publications. Notably, it bears the 'Made in Germany' inscription, a common practice during this period when German printers were renowned for their advanced chromolithography techniques, resulting in rich colors and detailed reproductions. The reverse side is dated February 1910, adding a precise historical context to this collectible view of Portland's municipal heart.
