1911 Wendell Phillips High School Chicago IL Postcard V.O. Hammon Pub.
$ 5.02
Description
1911 Wendell Phillips High School Chicago IL Postcard V.O. Hammon Pub.. Published by V. O. Hammon Pub. 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 vintage postcard captures a detailed view of the historic Wendell Phillips High School, located at 39th and Prairie Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The multi-story brick building, with its distinctive architectural style featuring numerous windows and ornate detailing, stands prominently, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century urban education. The scene is rendered with vibrant, hand-tinted colors, characteristic of the era's printing techniques, highlighting the school's grandeur and the surrounding streetscape. Published by V. O. Hammon Pub. Co. of Chicago and Minneapolis, this card is a testament to their prolific output of regional views. The reverse features a clear Chicago, Illinois postmark dated March 21, 1911, and bears a one-cent Washington-Franklin stamp, indicating its journey through the postal system over a century ago. The handwritten message and address to Miss Florence Adams in Saginaw, Michigan, add a personal touch, making this a unique piece of Chicago history and a charming collectible for enthusiasts of vintage educational architecture and early 20th-century Americana.
