Columbia-Wrightsville PA Bridge Susquehanna River Linen Postcard Vintage

$ 5.28

Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Subject: Bridge Material: Cardboard Theme: Architecture Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Signed: No Region: Pennsylvania City: Columbia Country of Origin: United States Country: United States

Description

Columbia-Wrightsville PA Bridge Susquehanna River Linen Postcard Vintage. The detailed colorization highlights the architectural grandeur and the scenic river landscape. 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 piece of Pennsylvania history with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the iconic Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge spanning the majestic Susquehanna River. This linen-style postcard beautifully depicts the impressive multiple arch concrete highway bridge, a marvel of engineering connecting York and Lancaster Counties. The detailed colorization highlights the architectural grandeur and the scenic river landscape. Adding to its historical charm, the postcard's reverse side describes the unique landscaping of the bridge approaches, adorned with white roses on the York County side and red roses on the Lancaster County side, a tribute recalling the ancient English Houses of York and Lancaster. This postcard commemorates the bridge's remarkable length of 7374 feet, once celebrated as the longest multiple arch concrete highway bridge globally. Published by E. Madiff of Hershey, PA, this collectible piece offers a glimpse into a significant American landmark and its fascinating local lore.