Denver Welcome Arch Oxford Hotel 17th St. 1910 Postcard Trolley

$ 5.02

Country: United States Continent: North America Theme: Architecture, Cities Towns, Historical, Transportation City: Denver Region: Colorado Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Cityscape

Description

Denver Welcome Arch Oxford Hotel 17th St. 1910 Postcard Trolley. 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. Step back in time with this captivating postcard depicting Denver, Colorado's iconic Welcome Arch, a grand gateway to the city's bustling heart. The vibrant scene captures the historic Oxford Hotel and the lively intersection of 17th Street, near the Union Depot, as it appeared over a century ago. This beautifully colorized lithograph postcard showcases a dynamic streetscape, complete with early 20th-century details such as a trolley car, horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and early automobiles, offering a vivid glimpse into the city's past. This collectible piece highlights the architectural splendor of the Welcome Arch, a symbol of Denver's hospitality and growth, alongside the prominent Oxford Hotel, a landmark of luxury and history. The postcard's detailed imagery and rich colors evoke the charm and excitement of a bygone era, making it a significant historical artifact for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, city views, and vintage transportation themes. It serves as a wonderful window into the urban development and daily life of a major American city during the early 1900s.