Lincoln Hwy Lyons Fulton Bridge Mississippi River IA IL Photocrom Postcard
$ 5.02
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Lincoln Hwy Lyons Fulton Bridge Mississippi River IA IL Photocrom Postcard. 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 American history with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the iconic Lincoln Highway Lyons and Fulton Bridge spanning the majestic Mississippi River. This scenic view captures the vital connection between Lyons, Iowa, and Fulton, Illinois, proudly proclaimed as the "Official Gateway to Iowa and Illinois." The image showcases the impressive truss bridge design, a classic riverboat navigating the waters, and the early roadways leading to this significant crossing. Produced using the distinctive "Photocrom" printing technique by Alvin E. Pinney of Lyons, Iowa, this postcard offers vibrant, colorized detail typical of early 20th-century printing. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, detailing the Lyons & Fulton Bridge Co. and highlighting the bridge as the "Official Crossing of Lincoln Highway leading direct from Fulton, Illinois, through Lyons to Clinton, Iowa, over paved roads." This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical infrastructure, the Lincoln Highway, Mississippi River scenes, or regional Americana.
