Duke University Chapel Durham NC 1963 Postcard Dexter Press Ektachrome
$ 5.28
Description
Duke University Chapel Durham NC 1963 Postcard Dexter Press Ektachrome. The blue sky provides a striking contrast to the chapel's majestic stone façade, highlighting its grandeur and historical significance. 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 vintage postcard showcases the magnificent Duke University Chapel in Durham, North Carolina, a stunning example of collegiate Gothic architecture. The front features a vibrant Ektachrome photograph by Theo. W. Sparks, capturing the towering chapel with its intricate stonework and the prominent statue of a distinguished figure standing before it, likely James B. Duke or a university founder. The blue sky provides a striking contrast to the chapel's majestic stone façade, highlighting its grandeur and historical significance. The reverse side of this collectible piece confirms its origin, published by Duke University Stores and manufactured by Dexter Press in West Nyack, N.Y., a renowned producer of quality chrome postcards. Postmarked January 9, 1963, from Durham, N.C., with a 5-cent Washington stamp, it carries a personal handwritten message, adding to its historical charm and authenticity. This postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into the past, celebrating the iconic landmark of Duke University and the era of its mailing.
