Linen Postcard Night Scene Electric Star Mill Mountain Roanoke VA
$ 2.51
Description
Linen Postcard Night Scene Electric Star Mill Mountain Roanoke VA. The star, featuring nine rows of neon tubing extending 2,000 feet, shines brilliantly against a night sky filled with stars, symbolizing a unique local landmark. This vintage linen postcard captures the iconic Electric Star on Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia, known as the Star City of the South. The postcard highlights the largest man-made illuminated star in the world, measuring 88½ feet in diameter and mounted on a 100-foot structure. The star, featuring nine rows of neon tubing extending 2,000 feet, shines brilliantly against a night sky filled with stars, symbolizing a unique local landmark. Produced by the Asheville Post Card Co. of Asheville, North Carolina, this postcard dates from the Linen era (1930-1945), a period celebrated for its textured paper and vibrant color reproduction. The image showcases the star and its supporting framework towering over the surrounding lush greenery, with two figures emphasizing the monument's impressive scale. A must-have collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, regional landmarks, and vintage postcards.
