E.T. Meredith Successful Farming Publishing Co. Des Moines Iowa Postcard
$ 5.03
Description
E.T. Meredith Successful Farming Publishing Co. Des Moines Iowa Postcard. 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 impressive "Home of Successful Farming Pub. Co." in Des Moines, Iowa, featuring a grand red brick building with a distinctive towering structure and a prominent smokestack. The detailed illustration captures the architectural significance of the era, presenting the company's "Modern, Fire-proof Plant" as described on the reverse. An inset portrait of E.T. Meredith, the publisher, adds a personal touch to this historical depiction. The reverse side provides fascinating insights into the facility, noting its five stories, substantial dimensions (123x155 with a 25x55 elevator annex), and construction from concrete and steel reinforced materials. It highlights the advanced printing operations for "Successful Farming, Fruit Garden and Home, and Dairy Farmer" magazines, utilizing the latest machinery and equipment. This postcard offers a window into early 20th-century industrial architecture and the publishing world, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of Iowa history, agricultural publications, or vintage Americana.
