Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Indiana 1908 Divided Back Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Indiana 1908 Divided Back Postcard. 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 a piece of early 20th-century Americana with this striking postcard featuring the historic Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. The card captures the grand architecture of the hospital building, set amidst lush trees and a well-maintained landscape, offering a glimpse into the appearance of this significant institution over a century ago. The image technique, likely a colorized lithograph or similar printing process, provides a vibrant yet classic aesthetic, characteristic of postcards from this era. This collectible item is a testament to both local history and the golden age of postcards. The reverse side reveals its journey through time, bearing a 1908 postmark from Richmond, Indiana, and an address to Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Printed in Germany, a common practice for high-quality postcards of the period, it reflects the global reach of postcard production. This piece offers a unique perspective on healthcare facilities and urban development in the Midwest during the early 1900s, making it a captivating find for collectors of Indiana memorabilia, hospital history, or vintage postcards.
