1919 Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas Army Base WWI Era Postcard Olson Photo-image
1919 Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas Army Base WWI Era Postcard Olson Photo-image

1919 Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas Army Base WWI Era Postcard Olson Photo

$ 6.33

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: WW I (1914-18) Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Country: USA Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 brand: Sackett Wilhelms Corp. Type: Printed (Lithograph) Region: Kansas Features: Divided Back Year Manufactured: 1919 Signed: No Postage Condition: Posted City: Fort Riley Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Military Brand/Publisher: Sackett Wilhelms Corp. Unit Quantity: 1

Description

1919 Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas Army Base WWI Era Postcard Olson Photo. Discover a fascinating glimpse into military history with this vintage postcard from Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas. Depicting a general view of the sprawling army base, this card showcases numerous barracks and camp structures, offering a rare perspective on the scale and layout of a significant World War I era training facility. The scene is captured from an elevated vantage point, highlighting the vastness of the camp under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Printed by Sackett & Wilhelms Corp. and featuring an "OLSON PHOTO," this postcard provides a tangible connection to the past. The vibrant, though aged, colors are characteristic of early 20th-century printing techniques, making it a valuable piece for collectors of military memorabilia, Kansas history, or vintage postcards. The details visible in the image, from the architecture to the overall organization of the camp, offer rich insights into life and operations at Camp Funston during a pivotal time in American history.

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