Old WV State Capitol Charleston C.E. Wheelock Postcard Made in Germany
$ 6.33
Description
Old WV State Capitol Charleston C.E. Wheelock Postcard Made in Germany. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the historic West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston. The detailed image presents the grand architectural design, featuring its distinctive clock tower and multiple spires, rendered in vibrant chromolithography. The foreground includes mature trees and a classic street scene, evoking the early 20th-century charm of Charleston, West Virginia. This specific building served as the state capitol until it was destroyed by fire in 1921, making this postcard a valuable historical artifact capturing a lost landmark. Published by C. E. Wheelock & Co. of Peoria, Ill., and Leipzig, this postcard proudly notes it was "Made in Germany," a hallmark of quality for chromolithographic printing during its era. The reverse features a divided back, indicating its production post-1907, with designated spaces for correspondence and address, and details for domestic and foreign postage rates. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of West Virginia history, architectural postcards, or early 20th-century American ephemera.
