Allegheny College Gymnasium Meadville PA Postcard 1910s F.M. Kirby & Co.

$ 5.28

Country: USA Continent: North America City: Meadville Postage Condition: Posted Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country of Origin: United States Theme: Colleges Universities Region: Pennsylvania Subject: Allegheny College

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Allegheny College Gymnasium Meadville PA Postcard 1910s F.M. Kirby & Co.. Its divided back design and the presence of a U.S. 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 piece of collegiate history with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the Gymnasium at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The postcard showcases the impressive brick and stone architecture of the gymnasium, complete with its distinctive tower and arched windows, framed by mature trees and lush green lawns. This early 20th-century view provides a serene glimpse into the campus landscape, highlighting the stately presence of a significant academic landmark. This particular postcard is a fine example of early color lithography, published by F.M. Kirby & Co. of Wilkes Barre, PA. Its divided back design and the presence of a U.S. One Cent George Washington stamp, along with a clear Meadville, PA postmark from January 26, indicate its origin in the 1910s. The card bears a handwritten message addressed to Titusville, PA, adding a personal touch and historical context to this collectible view of Allegheny College.