Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia PA Linen Postcard 1939 Curteich
$ 5.28
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Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia PA Linen Postcard 1939 Curteich. 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 Philadelphia's educational heritage with this vintage postcard showcasing the iconic Main Buildings of the Drexel Institute of Technology. Depicting the architectural grandeur of Main Building, Randell Hall, and Curtis Hall, this card captures the institution at 32nd and Chestnut Streets. The detailed illustration, characteristic of the era, highlights the brickwork and stately presence of the university, complete with an American flag proudly flying atop one of the buildings. Produced by the renowned Curteich-Chicago as a 'C.T. Art-Colortone' postcard, this collectible features the distinctive linen texture prevalent in the late 1930s, specifically dated by its code to 1939. The reverse side provides a fascinating historical note about the Drexel Institute, founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, emphasizing its role as a technical college offering co-operative courses. This card is a valuable memento for collectors of university memorabilia, Philadelphia history, or vintage postcards.
