John D. Rockefeller Arrives Cleveland Ohio Train Vintage Postcard 1913 Posted-image
John D. Rockefeller Arrives Cleveland Ohio Train Vintage Postcard 1913 Posted-image

John D. Rockefeller Arrives Cleveland Ohio Train Vintage Postcard 1913 Posted

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Country: USA Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Famous People Trains Cityscape Region: Ohio Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Signed: No Brand/Publisher: Braun Post Card Co. brand: Braun Post Card Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Year Manufactured: 1913 City: Cleveland Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Featured Person: John D. Rockefeller Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit

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John D. Rockefeller Arrives Cleveland Ohio Train Vintage Postcard 1913 Posted. This captivating vintage postcard features a historical moment: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller arriving by train in Cleveland, Ohio. The scene depicts a group of well-dressed individuals, including the prominent industrialist, disembarking or standing alongside a classic passenger train. The vibrant, colorized image captures the essence of early 20th-century travel and the significance of Cleveland as a major city, often referred to as the "Sixth City." Published by Braun Post Card Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, known for their "Superior Quality" productions, this postcard is a testament to the era's printing techniques, likely a half-tone process with hand-tinting. The detailed depiction of period attire and the grand train cars offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. It was postmarked in Cleveland on November 26, 1913, and sent to Covington, Virginia, adding to its historical authenticity and collectible appeal as a piece of social and transportation history.

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