PPL Building Allentown PA Night Linen Postcard Pennsylvania Power Light Co.

$ 5.02

Region: Pennsylvania Continent: North America Country: United States Subject: Architecture Country of Origin: United States City: Allentown Theme: Cities Towns Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Linen (c. 1930-1945)

Description

PPL Building Allentown PA Night Linen Postcard Pennsylvania Power Light Co.. Building in Allentown, Pennsylvania, dramatically illuminated at night. This architectural marvel, a prominent landmark in the city, is captured with intricate detail, showcasing its impressive height and distinctive design against the dark evening sky. 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 this striking vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. Building in Allentown, Pennsylvania, dramatically illuminated at night. This architectural marvel, a prominent landmark in the city, is captured with intricate detail, showcasing its impressive height and distinctive design against the dark evening sky. The postcard beautifully renders the glow from the building's many windows, creating a captivating scene that highlights its imposing presence above the surrounding, older structures. Produced by The Mebane Greeting Card Co. of Wilkes Barre, PA, this postcard exemplifies the popular linen texture and vibrant, often slightly exaggerated, coloring techniques characteristic of its era. The reverse side features a classic divided back with a "PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE" box and "MADE IN U. S. A.", indicating its production during a period when such postcards were widely collected and mailed. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into Allentown's urban landscape and architectural history, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Pennsylvania memorabilia, vintage architecture, or Art Deco era postcards.