Elks' Home Port Jervis NY Postcard The Valentine-Souvenir Co. Early 1900s

$ 2.51

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Postage Condition: Unposted City: Port Jervis Country of Origin: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) Theme: Architecture Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) brand: The Valentine-Souvenir Co. Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Elks Lodge Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: The Valentine-Souvenir Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Year Manufactured: 1910s Region: New York Continent: North America Signed: No Features: Divided Back

Description

Elks' Home Port Jervis NY Postcard The Valentine-Souvenir Co. Early 1900s. Discover a piece of Port Jervis, New York history with this captivating early 20th-century postcard featuring the impressive Elks' Home. This vintage card showcases the grand fraternal lodge, a prominent architectural landmark in the community, with its distinctive brick facade, elegant white trim, and classical columns supporting a charming balcony. Notice the American flag proudly flying atop the building and the unique antler decorations above the second-story windows, emblematic of the Elks organization. This postcard is a testament to the printing techniques of its era, produced by The Valentine-Souvenir Co. of New York, a renowned publisher of quality postcards. The image captures a serene moment with three gentlemen standing near the entrance, offering a glimpse into daily life and the social fabric of Port Jervis during the early 1900s. It's a superb find for collectors of fraternal organization memorabilia, New York State history, or vintage architectural views.