Meriden CT High School Postcard 1908 Connecticut Architecture Education
$ 6.6
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Meriden CT High School Postcard 1908 Connecticut Architecture Education. 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 captivating vintage postcard features the distinguished High School in Meriden, Connecticut, showcasing its impressive architectural design with a prominent round tower and intricate stone and brickwork. The image captures the grandeur of early 20th-century educational institutions, complete with stately windows and a classic entrance archway. The postcard exhibits the characteristic style of the era, likely produced as a color-tinted lithograph, highlighting the building's details against a clear sky. The reverse side confirms its historical journey, bearing a clear Meriden, Connecticut postmark from December 12, 1908, alongside a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. It was mailed to Mrs. A. Long in Burnside, Iowa, and includes a handwritten message from "Matt." This piece offers a charming glimpse into Meriden's past and the broader history of American education and postal communication, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of Connecticutiana, architectural history, or early 20th-century postcards.
