Lancaster PA East King Street 1970 Postcard - Courthouse & Garvin's Dept Store
$ 5.02
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Lancaster PA East King Street 1970 Postcard - Courthouse & Garvin's Dept Store. 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 vibrant piece of American history with this captivating 1970 postcard featuring East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Known as the "Heart of Dutchland" and "America's Oldest Inland City," Lancaster's bustling business district is beautifully captured in full color. The card prominently showcases the historic Lancaster County Court House, an architectural marvel built between 1852 and 1855, with its distinctive dome and classical columns. Adjacent to it, the well-known Garvin's Department Store adds to the nostalgic streetscape, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century urban life. This collectible linen-style postcard, copyrighted by Melvin J. Horst and published by Country Studio of Photography in Witmer, PA, offers a detailed view of Penn Square. It depicts vintage automobiles lining the street, underscoring the era's charm. The reverse side features an iconic Amish buggy illustration, a subtle nod to the region's rich cultural heritage. This postcard is a wonderful addition for collectors of Pennsylvania memorabilia, historical city views, or vintage Americana.
