Des Moines Iowa Successful Farming Pub Co E.T. Meredith Vintage Postcard c
$ 5.02
Description
Des Moines Iowa Successful Farming Pub Co E.T. Meredith Vintage Postcard c. The detailed illustration features the grand red brick building, complete with its distinctive tall tower and smokestack, embodying early 20th-century industrial architecture. It proudly states that over 800,000 copies of Successful Farming were printed monthly using advanced machinery. 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. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the impressive Home of Successful Farming Publishing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. The detailed illustration features the grand red brick building, complete with its distinctive tall tower and smokestack, embodying early 20th-century industrial architecture. Vintage automobiles are visible parked outside, offering a glimpse into the era's transportation, while an American flag proudly flies near the building. An oval inset portrait highlights E. T. Meredith, the notable publisher, adding a significant historical dimension to this piece. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the structure, describing it as a "Modern, Fire-proof Plant--Five stories, 128x155, with elevator annex 25x55, built of concrete, steel reinforced." It proudly states that over 800,000 copies of Successful Farming were printed monthly using advanced machinery. This postcard is a wonderful artifact for collectors interested in Iowa history, agricultural publishing, early 20th-century Americana, or the legacy of E. T. Meredith.
