Roadside America Hamburg PA Farm Scene Fox Hunt Miniature Village Postcard 1957
$ 5.28
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Roadside America Hamburg PA Farm Scene Fox Hunt Miniature Village Postcard 1957. 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 fascinating glimpse into "Roadside America," the renowned indoor miniature village, through this vintage postcard. The front features a charming aerial view of a meticulously crafted "Farm Scene and Fox Hunt," showcasing intricate details of buildings, lush landscapes, a lively fox hunt in progress, and various farm animals. This captivating scene represents the decades of dedication by Laurence T. Gieringer, who hand-built this spectacular attraction covering over 4000 square feet. The reverse side provides compelling details about "Roadside America," located on Route 22, four miles west of Hamburg, Pennsylvania. It highlights the village's scale and the historical significance of its elements, including a detailed explanation of Hexafoos (Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs) depicted on a barn. The card also features a clear postmark from Philadelphia, PA, dated April 6, 1957, and a patriotic 2-cent American Cancer Society stamp, adding to its historical appeal. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Americana, Pennsylvania history, miniature villages, and roadside attractions.
