Cedar Street Bridge Peoria IL Illinois River Hiram Walker Distillery Postcard
$ 5.02
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Cedar Street Bridge Peoria IL Illinois River Hiram Walker Distillery 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. Discover a fascinating piece of American history with this vintage "C.T. Art-Colortone" postcard, showcasing the iconic Cedar Street Bridge spanning the scenic Illinois River in Peoria, Illinois. This striking image prominently features the historic Hiram Walker Distillery complex in the background, a testament to the region's industrial heritage. The postcard captures the bridge's robust steel construction, a detail celebrated on the reverse, where it's noted that the Cedar Street Bridge was honored by the American Institute of Steel Construction as "the most beautiful steel bridge of its class in 1933." A charming riverboat gracefully navigates the waters below, adding a touch of bygone era charm to the bustling river scene. Produced by the renowned Curteich-Chicago company, known for their high-quality colorized postcards, this piece offers a vibrant, artistic rendition of the Peoria landscape. The distinctive printing technique brings out the architectural grandeur of the bridge and the industrial significance of the distillery, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Illinois memorabilia, bridge enthusiasts, or those interested in distillery history. The postcard bears a clear 1934 postmark from Peoria, Illinois, and features period-appropriate 2-cent US postage stamps, further enhancing its authenticity and collectible appeal.
