Jackson MS Lamar Life Insurance Co. Building Clock Tower Linen Postcard 1940s
$ 5.28
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Jackson MS Lamar Life Insurance Co. Building Clock Tower Linen Postcard 1940s. 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. Discover a piece of Mississippi history with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Lamar Life Insurance Co. Home Office in Jackson. This impressive building, proudly proclaimed "The Pride of the South" and "the south's most beautiful building," stands tall with its distinctive clock tower, crowned by an American flag. Located on Capitol Street opposite the Governor's Mansion and once home to Radio Station WJDX, this landmark represents a significant architectural and historical presence in Jackson. This collectible linen postcard, produced by E. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, captures the architectural grandeur with its characteristic textured finish and vibrant, hand-colored appearance, typical of the 1940s era. The reverse side reveals a personal message dated April 17, 1945, sent from Jackson, Mississippi, to Woodlawn, Illinois, bearing a 1-cent "Industry Agriculture" defense stamp. This postcard is a fascinating artifact for collectors of Mississippi memorabilia, vintage architecture, or American historical postcards, offering a glimpse into mid-20th century Southern charm and communication.
