High Bridge Fairmont Park Council Bluffs Iowa Train Mezzochrome Postcard

$ 5.02

Subject: Train Country of Origin: United States Region: Iowa Continent: North America Era: Pre-1920 Theme: Transportation Postage Condition: Unposted City: Council Bluffs Country: United States

Description

High Bridge Fairmont Park Council Bluffs Iowa Train Mezzochrome 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 captivating vintage postcard features the iconic High Bridge in Fairmont Park, Council Bluffs, Iowa. The image beautifully captures a train or trolley traversing the tracks through a scenic cut, with the impressive bridge structure spanning overhead. The steep, verdant embankments framing the railway create a dramatic and picturesque scene, highlighting both the natural beauty of the park and the engineering marvel of the bridge. Produced by The Omaha News Co. and printed in Germany using the distinctive Mezzochrome process, this postcard exemplifies the quality and artistry of early 20th-century chromolithography. The detailed printing technique brings out the subtle colors and textures of the landscape, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of Iowa memorabilia, railway history, or vintage postcards. The reverse side features the classic postcard layout, indicating its origin from Omaha, Nebraska, and its German manufacturing.