Soo Locks Michigan Postcard - Freighter RALPH, Sault Ste. Marie MI
$ 5.02
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Soo Locks Michigan Postcard - Freighter RALPH, Sault Ste. Marie MI. The detailed artwork highlights the impressive engineering of the locks and the surrounding architecture, including the distinctive buildings along the waterways. 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 vintage postcard capturing a compelling general view of the historic Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This vibrant scene depicts a large freighter, clearly identifiable as the "RALPH," navigating the intricate lock system from below, with smoke billowing from its stack, signifying active passage. The detailed artwork highlights the impressive engineering of the locks and the surrounding architecture, including the distinctive buildings along the waterways. This collectible piece, published and copyrighted exclusively for A. E. Young of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, showcases the iconic marine activity of the Great Lakes. The postcard's "C. T. American Art Colored" designation indicates a production by the renowned Curt Teich & Co., known for their distinctive colorized halftone printing techniques, which were popular for their vivid imagery and widespread distribution. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the bustling maritime commerce of the mid-20th century at one of North America's most vital shipping arteries.
