Chicago Cook County Hospital Group Aerial View Linen Postcard Max Rigot
$ 5.02
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Chicago Cook County Hospital Group Aerial View Linen Postcard Max Rigot. 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 unique piece of Chicago's medical history with this vintage linen postcard featuring an impressive aerial view of The Great Cook County Hospital Group. This meticulously detailed illustration, created by Max Rigot and Chicago Aerial Survey Co., showcases the sprawling complex that was once known as the world's greatest medical center. The postcard provides a fascinating bird's-eye perspective, identifying thirteen key structures within the hospital group, including the Illinois Research Group, County Hospital, Nurses Home and School, Children's Hospital, and the University of Illinois School of Pharmacy. The vibrant, hand-tinted appearance characteristic of linen postcards captures the architectural landscape and the significant scale of this institution located on Chicago's west side, bounded by Harrison, Wood, Polk, and Lincoln Streets. This collectible item is perfect for enthusiasts of Chicago history, medical history, or vintage cartography.
