Hillsboro Kansas Birdseye View 1911 Postcard H.G. Zimmerman & Co. Posted
$ 5.28
Description
Hillsboro Kansas Birdseye View 1911 Postcard H.G. Zimmerman & Co. Posted. 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 offers a unique birdseye view of Hillsboro, Kansas, showcasing the town's early 20th-century charm. The meticulously hand-colored image highlights a prominent residential street lined with mature trees, leading to a distinctive large house with multiple gables and a welcoming porch. In the distance, the steeple of a church adds to the quaint Midwestern landscape, capturing a moment in time from over a century ago. The card features a classic printed image, characteristic of the era's postcard production techniques. Dated by its crisp 1911 postmark from Canton, Kansas, this postcard was published by the well-known H. G. Zimmerman & Co. of Chicago. The reverse side reveals a handwritten message in German script and is addressed to the Lutheran Ladies Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota, offering a glimpse into personal connections and historical communication methods. The card provides a wonderful snapshot of Kansas history, architecture, and daily life, making it a significant piece for collectors of state memorabilia, early 20th-century Americana, or postcard enthusiasts.
