Securities Building Des Moines, IA Postcard Enos B. Hunt Jr. Early 1900s
$ 5.03
Description
Securities Building Des Moines, IA Postcard Enos B. Hunt Jr. Early 1900s. 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 captivating vintage postcard features the prominent Securities Building in Des Moines, Iowa, a significant landmark from the early 20th century. The card showcases the building's distinctive architecture with its ornate white facade and intricate detailing, standing tall alongside an adjacent red brick structure. The image captures a street-level perspective, complete with period lampposts and subtle hints of urban life, offering a glimpse into the city's past. Produced by Enos B. Hunt, Jr. of Des Moines, Ia., this collectible piece is a testament to the era's printing techniques, likely a chromolithograph that vividly renders the building's features and the sky above. The reverse side confirms its status as an early 'Post Card,' complete with a stamp box indicating domestic and international postage rates that help date it to the 1907-1915 period. This postcard is a wonderful piece of Iowa history, perfect for collectors of vintage city views, architectural studies, or Des Moines memorabilia.
