Cincinnati Zoo Monkey Island Postcard 1940s Ohio Vintage Animals Mailed
$ 5.28
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Cincinnati Zoo Monkey Island Postcard 1940s Ohio Vintage Animals Mailed. A unique suspension bridge structure for the monkeys is also visible, adding to the charm of this historical animal park scene. 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. Explore a fascinating glimpse into the past with this vintage postcard featuring Monkey Island at the Zoological Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card captures a detailed black and white image of the iconic rocky island habitat, complete with trees and several monkeys in their naturalistic surroundings, highlighting the innovative animal enclosures of the era. A unique suspension bridge structure for the monkeys is also visible, adding to the charm of this historical animal park scene. This collectible postcard, postmarked March 3, 1947, from Blue Island, Illinois, offers a tangible connection to mid-20th century travel and communication. The reverse side bears a handwritten message from "Patsy" to "Mrs. L. O'Meara" in Oakland, California, providing a personal touch and historical context to its journey. It is a wonderful piece for collectors of zoo memorabilia, Cincinnati history, or vintage animal postcards, reflecting a bygone era of postcard artistry and travel mementos.
