1917 WWI Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan Barracks Bird's Eye View Postcard-image
1917 WWI Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan Barracks Bird's Eye View Postcard-image

1917 WWI Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan Barracks Bird's Eye View Postcard

$ 5.27

Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Unit Quantity: 1 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Postage Condition: Posted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: C.T. Photochrom Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Military Unit Type: Unit Region: Michigan Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Material: Paper Year Manufactured: 1917 Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed: No Brand/Publisher: C.T. Photochrom Country: United States Features: Postmarked City: Battle Creek

Description

1917 WWI Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan Barracks Bird's Eye View Postcard. This vintage postcard offers a compelling bird's eye view of Camp Custer in Battle Creek, Michigan, capturing the expansive layout of the military installation during the World War I era. The image showcases numerous rows of barracks, vital structures for housing soldiers, alongside dirt roads and early automobiles, painting a vivid picture of daily life and operations within the camp. The detailed print provides a historical glimpse into the significant preparations and infrastructure supporting the war effort. The reverse of the postcard bears a clear postmark from October 3, 1917, confirming its authenticity and direct connection to the WWI period. The handwritten message from a soldier, Bernard C. Johnson of the 160th Depot Brigade, offers a personal narrative of his experiences at Camp Custer, discussing drills, weather, and equipment, providing a valuable firsthand account. This piece is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of military history, Michigan history, and WWI memorabilia, offering both a visual and textual window into a pivotal time.

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