Niagara Falls Shredded Wheat Factory "Home of Shredded Wheat" Postcard

$ 2.51

Subject: Factory Unit of Sale: Single Piece Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: New York Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: Shredded Wheat Features: Divided Back Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Time Period Manufactured: 1907-1940 Signed: No brand: Shredded Wheat Theme: Advertising Unit Type: Unit Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) Continent: North America City: Niagara Falls Country: USA Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Niagara Falls Shredded Wheat Factory "Home of Shredded Wheat" Postcard. Discover a fascinating piece of industrial and travel history with this vintage postcard, showcasing the iconic Niagara Falls alongside the renowned Shredded Wheat factory. The card proudly declares itself "The Home of Shredded Wheat" and features an engaging message inviting recipients to imagine the clean, wonderful plant where the cereal was made. This unique design combines natural beauty with a testament to early 20th-century American industry. This collectible postcard captures a specific era when factory tours were a popular attraction and a point of pride for manufacturers. The detailed illustration of the factory building, contrasted with the majestic Niagara Falls, highlights the convergence of tourism and industry in the region. Printed in the U.S.A. as part of Series 412, this card offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of marketing and travel, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Niagara Falls memorabilia, industrial history, or vintage advertising.