Sixth Street Portland Oregon Postcard 1910 Y.M.C.A. Seattle Postmark
$ 5.28
Description
Sixth Street Portland Oregon Postcard 1910 Y.M.C.A. Seattle Postmark. 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 early 20th-century urban life with this vintage real photo postcard capturing a vibrant scene on Sixth Street in Portland, Oregon. The detailed sepia-toned image showcases impressive multi-story buildings, characteristic of the era's architecture, lining a bustling city street. Bare trees, typical of a winter or early spring setting, frame the view, adding a timeless quality to this historical snapshot. Handwritten notes on the front provide a personal touch, mentioning a "freight wreck" and a Y.M.C.A., offering intriguing insights into the sender's journey and surroundings. This collectible postcard, published by The Portland Post Card Co. and manufactured in Germany, features a divided back and a clear Seattle, Washington postmark dated February 2, 1910, confirming its early 20th-century origin. The card was sent to Sacramento, California, connecting two significant West Coast locations. Its photographic quality and historical context make it a significant piece for collectors of Oregoniana, urban history, and vintage Americana, preserving a moment from a bygone era.
