Buckingham Fountain Chicago World's Fair 1933 Linen Postcard
$ 4.49
Description
Buckingham Fountain Chicago World's Fair 1933 Linen Postcard. 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 vintage linen postcard captures the iconic Buckingham Fountain, a centerpiece of Chicago's Grant Park. The image showcases the fountain in full play, with its impressive water jets and the city skyline in the background, offering a glimpse into the architectural grandeur of the era. The textured surface characteristic of linen postcards adds a unique tactile quality to this collectible piece, reflecting the printing techniques popular in the early 20th century. The reverse side of the postcard provides fascinating details about the fountain, describing it as "one of Chicago's seven wonders" and highlighting its significant cost and design, including water rising to 90 feet and colored lights at night. Notably, the postcard is explicitly associated with the Chicago World's Fair of 1933, making it a valuable historical artifact from a pivotal event in American history. Published by Arena Photo Post Card Co., Chicago, this card is a splendid memento of a bygone era, perfect for collectors of Chicagoana, World's Fair memorabilia, or vintage travel postcards.
