Lawrenceville Illinois Armory Art Deco Curt Teich Art-Colortone Postcard

$ 5.28

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Material: Paper Continent: North America Country: United States Region: Illinois Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Signed: No Number of Items in Set: 1 Theme: Architecture Subject: Armory City: Lawrenceville Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States

Description

Lawrenceville Illinois Armory Art Deco Curt Teich Art-Colortone Postcard. The building itself is identified as the "ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD" Armory, highlighting its historical and civic importance within the community. 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 collectible vintage postcard showcases the impressive Armory in Lawrenceville, Illinois. The architecture prominently features distinct Art Deco design elements, including strong vertical lines, geometric patterns, and stylized eagle sculptures flanking the main entrance, creating a striking visual. The building itself is identified as the "ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD" Armory, highlighting its historical and civic importance within the community. The postcard is a genuine "C.T. Art-Colortone" production by the renowned publisher Curt Teich & Co., Chicago. This printing technique, popular from the late 1930s into the 1950s, is known for its vivid, true-to-life color reproduction and detailed imagery, capturing the building's grandeur against a clear sky with surrounding foliage. This piece offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Illinois architecture and military heritage, making it a significant addition for collectors of Illinois memorabilia, Art Deco design, or vintage postcards.