1918 Colorado State Capitol Denver Postcard Gold Dome Buffalo Creek Postmark-image
1918 Colorado State Capitol Denver Postcard Gold Dome Buffalo Creek Postmark-image

1918 Colorado State Capitol Denver Postcard Gold Dome Buffalo Creek Postmark

$ 15.8

City: Denver Unit Type: Unit Continent: North America Year Manufactured: 1918 Region: Colorado Subject: Capitol Building Features: Postmarked Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Country: United States Postage Condition: Posted Unit Quantity: 1 Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)

Description

1918 Colorado State Capitol Denver Postcard Gold Dome Buffalo Creek Postmark. This vintage postcard showcases the iconic Colorado State Capitol building in Denver, Colorado, featuring its distinctive gold-leafed dome and classical architecture. The image captures the grandeur of the capitol surrounded by lush green lawns and mature trees, offering a picturesque view of the historic landmark. The colorized photographic technique used in its production adds a charming, era-specific aesthetic, highlighting the architectural details and the vibrant landscape. The reverse side of this collectible piece reveals its historical journey, bearing an August 3, 1918 postmark from Buffalo Creek, Colorado, complete with a one-cent George Washington stamp. The handwritten message and address to Dr. Fannie B. Laybourne in Denver provide a personal connection to the past, making this a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century correspondence. This postcard is a wonderful find for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, architectural history, or early 20th-century postcards, preserving a moment in time from the Mile High City.

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