Fort Fairfield ME School Houses Maine Postcard Hugh C. Leighton Co. c1910

$ 5.02

Country: USA Region: Maine Continent: North America Theme: Architecture Subject: School Houses Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907) Country of Origin: Germany City: Fort Fairfield Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Fort Fairfield ME School Houses Maine Postcard Hugh C. Leighton Co. c1910. The vibrant, early 20th-century colorization technique beautifully highlights the architectural details of both educational buildings against a bright sky with fluffy clouds. 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 features the prominent school houses of Fort Fairfield, Maine. The vibrant, early 20th-century colorization technique beautifully highlights the architectural details of both educational buildings against a bright sky with fluffy clouds. The larger structure boasts an impressive cupola, reflecting the era's grand design for community institutions, while a second, equally charming school building stands nearby, showcasing the town's commitment to education. Produced by the renowned Hugh C. Leighton Co. of Portland, Maine, and printed in Germany, this postcard exemplifies the quality and artistry of early 20th-century postcard manufacturing. The divided back design, a hallmark of postcards from the 1907-1914 period, offers a glimpse into historical postal regulations. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Maine history, vintage school architecture, or early American postcards.