1940 YMCA Building New York World's Fair Linen Postcard Tichnor
$ 2.64
Description
1940 YMCA Building New York World's Fair Linen Postcard Tichnor. The foreground is adorned with vibrant flowerbeds and a mature tree, hinting at the carefully manicured grounds of the historic fair. Good condition with wear expected of age and intended use. Scanning anomalies (straight lines) may be present in the images which are not present on the actual item. Step back in time to the iconic 1940 New York World's Fair with this vintage linen postcard, showcasing the impressive YMCA Building. This beautifully rendered card captures the architectural grandeur of the structure, featuring its prominent classical columns and the inspiring inscription, "DEDICATED TO THE HONOR OF GOD AND THE SERVICE OF YOUTH." American flags proudly wave atop the building, adding a patriotic touch to the bustling scene. The foreground is adorned with vibrant flowerbeds and a mature tree, hinting at the carefully manicured grounds of the historic fair. This collectible postcard offers a glimpse into the past, detailing the YMCA's significant presence at the World's Fair, located on Hamilton Place, 60 yards from the Statue of George Washington. It served as a vital hub, operated by the YMCA of the City of New York, providing meeting spaces, resting and eating facilities, social rooms, correspondence tables, information services, and washrooms. The cafeteria and table service restaurants offered delicious food at low prices, welcoming both men and women. Produced by Tichnor Brothers, Inc., a renowned publisher of quality postcards, this piece is a testament to their craftsmanship and a wonderful memento of a pivotal moment in American history. Welcome to Five Dollar Postcards , the premier destination for vintage postcard enthusiasts! Our store offers a vast collection of rare and unique postcards from all over the world! All our postcards are priced at $5 each with free shipping anywhere in the United States. BUY MORE, SAVE MORE! Buy 5 cards, get free shipping upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage! Buy 10 cards, GET 1 FREE! Buy 20 cards, GET 3 FREE! Buy 50 cards, GET 10 FREE! Contact me for even BIGGER discounts on large, bulk purchases! Vintage used condition. Good condition with wear expected of age and intended use. Edges and corners may have slight damage and artwork could have minor flaws. Scanning anomalies (straight lines) may be present in the images which are not present on the actual item. Light staining/foxing may be present. See photos for a more complete understanding regarding condition and please send any questions you may have my way! *Shipped via eBay Standard Envelope Be sure to check out more great antique/vintage postcards and ephemera in my other store New To You Provisions! Thank you for your purchase! ***ATTENTION POSTCARD ENTHUSIASTS! Your item will be shipped using the eBay Standard Envelope service provided by eBay, which provides rudimentary tracking for your purchase. While the service provides location updates, it only updates when the item passes through a sorting machine located at a USPS “hub” or post office. Your postal carrier has no way to scan the barcode to update tracking information. If your tracking shows “out for delivery” or “delivered” , it means the item has arrived at your local sorting center and is on its way to your delivery address. Depending on your postal route, it could take several more days for it to arrive at its final destination and total delivery time may take up to two full weeks . Additionally, in accordance with ESE requirements, all postcards will be shipped in a flexible heavy cardstock envelope with no rigid backer. Should you have an issue with delivery, please contact Five Dollar Postcards before opening a case with eBay .
