1917 Utica NY Trust & Deposit Co. Street Scene Vintage Postcard
$ 10.56
Description
1917 Utica NY Trust & Deposit Co. Street Scene Vintage Postcard. This captivating vintage postcard showcases a vibrant street scene featuring the impressive Utica Trust & Deposit Co. building in Utica, New York. Dated October 27, 1917, by its clear postmark, this collectible piece offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century American urban life. The postcard captures the architectural grandeur of the bank building with its distinctive columns, alongside bustling activity including pedestrians, early automobiles, and streetcars, all set against a detailed backdrop of other downtown structures. The card is a finely printed example, likely a chromolithograph with hand-coloring accents, highlighting the vivid blue sky and the rich details of the buildings and street. The historical significance of this postcard lies in its depiction of a specific moment in time for Utica, offering a tangible connection to the city's past and its development. It's a prime example of an early 20th-century street view postcard, sought after by collectors of New York state ephemera, urban history, and architectural subjects.
