Buffalo Bill Memorial Cody Wyoming Statue Postcard Burlington Route
$ 5.28
Description
Buffalo Bill Memorial Cody Wyoming Statue Postcard Burlington Route. 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 captivating vintage postcard features the iconic Buffalo Bill Memorial statue, majestically situated in Cody, Wyoming. The vibrant illustration depicts the bronze equestrian statue of Buffalo Bill atop a striking reddish-brown rocky formation, set against a clear blue sky, capturing the grandeur of the American West. The monument, designed by the renowned sculptress Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, serves as a powerful tribute to the legendary scout, soldier, hunter, and Pony Express rider, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. This postcard beautifully encapsulates a piece of Wyoming's rich history and its connection to a pivotal figure of the frontier era. The reverse side of the postcard provides a detailed historical account, identifying the memorial's location at the foot of lofty mountains, near the Great Plains, and its significance as the eastern terminus of the famous Cody Road of Yellowstone. Published by the Burlington Route, this collectible piece offers a glimpse into early 20th-century travel promotion and historical commemoration. It's a significant item for collectors interested in Western Americana, historical landmarks, railroad ephemera, and the legacy of Buffalo Bill Cody.
