SS Badger Car Ferry Lake Michigan Ludington MI Milwaukee WI Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
SS Badger Car Ferry Lake Michigan Ludington MI Milwaukee WI Postcard. The artwork beautifully evokes the golden age of lake travel. 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. This vibrant vintage postcard captures a bustling scene on Lake Michigan, featuring the iconic SS Badger car ferry. The detailed illustration depicts the large vessel, clearly named "BADGER" on its bow, navigating past a prominent white lighthouse on a pier, with a distinct red lighthouse visible in the distance. Spectators on a smaller boat in the foreground are shown observing the magnificent ship, highlighting the popular lake travel experience. The reverse side of the postcard provides fascinating historical context, detailing "Chessie's water-borne links" between Ludington, Michigan, and the Wisconsin ports of Milwaukee, Manitowoc, and Kewaunee. It highlights the significant role of the C&O's fleet in transporting passengers, autos, and freight across Lake Michigan year-round, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Great Lakes maritime history, car ferries, and vintage travel ephemera. The artwork beautifully evokes the golden age of lake travel.
