1915 Madison WI State Street Capitol University Wisconsin Postcard-image
1915 Madison WI State Street Capitol University Wisconsin Postcard-image

1915 Madison WI State Street Capitol University Wisconsin Postcard

$ 5.27

Subject: Cityscape City: Madison Unit Quantity: 1 Brand/Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co. Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Features: Postmarked Country of Origin: United States Region: Wisconsin Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Year Manufactured: 1915 Signed: Yes brand: E. C. Kropp Co. Postage Condition: Posted Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Continent: North America Era: Divided Back Country: United States Signed By: H.B.T.

Description

1915 Madison WI State Street Capitol University Wisconsin Postcard. Discover a captivating piece of Wisconsin history with this vintage postcard from 1915, showcasing a panoramic view of Madison. The scene unfolds from the Capitol, looking down State Street, with the distinguished buildings of the University of Wisconsin visible in the distance. This early 20th-century gem captures the bustling streetscape, intricate architecture of various buildings, and a prominent church spire, all under a beautifully rendered sky transitioning from blue to a warm, soft orange. This collectible postcard, published by E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, features a classic chromolithograph printing technique, offering a rich color palette and fine details characteristic of the era. The reverse side bears a clear Madison, Wisconsin postmark dated July 5, 1915, and is addressed to Milwaukee, providing a tangible link to a bygone era of communication. It offers a unique glimpse into the urban landscape and academic prominence of Madison over a century ago.

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