1933 Chicago New Post Office Curt Teich Art-Colortone Postcard Posted
$ 5.28
Description
1933 Chicago New Post Office Curt Teich Art-Colortone Postcard Posted. The vibrant colors and classic linen texture are characteristic of Curt Teich's quality. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This remarkable vintage postcard showcases the magnificent New Chicago Post Office, a monumental structure dedicated on February 15, 1933. Printed by the renowned Curt Teich & Co. as part of their distinctive "C.T. Art-Colortone" series, this postcard captures the grandeur of what was heralded as the largest and most modernly equipped Post Office in the world. The detailed illustration highlights the building's impressive scale and architectural design, including the American flag proudly flying atop its facade, a testament to its civic importance. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, detailing the building's immense cost, its strategic location spanning railroad tracks into the Union Railway Station, and its innovative design feature: a flat roof measuring 790x200 feet, specifically engineered for use as an aeroplane landing field. This collectible piece offers a unique glimpse into early 20th-century American infrastructure and postal history, appealing to collectors of Chicago memorabilia, architectural history, and vintage postcards. The vibrant colors and classic linen texture are characteristic of Curt Teich's quality.
