1959 Polar Bear City Park Zoo Denver CO Vintage Postcard Sanborn Souvenir

$ 5.02

City: Denver Subject: Animals Continent: North America Country: United States Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Theme: Zoo Region: Colorado Era: Chrome (1939-Present)

Description

1959 Polar Bear City Park Zoo Denver CO Vintage Postcard Sanborn Souvenir. The detailed stone structures and lush green trees provide a picturesque backdrop to this iconic animal. 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. Discover a charming piece of history with this vintage postcard from 1959, featuring a majestic polar bear at the City Park Zoo in Denver, Colorado. The vibrant color photograph captures the bear in its enclosure, with a young observer peering through the fence, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century zoo experiences. The detailed stone structures and lush green trees provide a picturesque backdrop to this iconic animal. Published by Sanborn Souvenir Co., Inc. of Denver, Colorado, this postcard showcases the distinctive printing techniques of the era. The reverse side bears a clear Oklahoma City postmark from July 3, 1959, complete with a 4c Abraham Lincoln U.S. postage stamp, adding to its historical authenticity. The handwritten message and address details reveal a personal connection to the past, making this a unique collectible for enthusiasts of zoological history, Coloradoiana, or vintage ephemera.