Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s-image
Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s-image

Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s

$ 10.55

Country: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: Germany Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Signed: No brand: C. E. Wheelock Co. Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: C. E. Wheelock Co. Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Unit Quantity: 1 Subject: Capitol Building City: Springfield Postage Condition: Unposted Time Period Manufactured: 1907-1915 Region: Illinois Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Type: Unit Features: Divided Back

Description

Springfield Illinois State Capitol Postcard C.E. Wheelock Early 1900s. Explore a piece of Illinois history with this vintage postcard featuring the majestic State Capitol building in Springfield. The detailed image captures the grandeur of the capitol, a significant landmark in the heart of Illinois. An intriguing circular inset on the card displays an eagle with the words "SOVEREIGNTY" and "NATIONAL UNION," reflecting patriotic themes of the era. This early 20th-century postcard, identified by its divided back and printing style, was produced by C. E. Wheelock & Co. of Peoria, Illinois, and Leipzig, Germany. The card's production in Germany was common for high-quality postcards of the period, known for their vivid printing and colorization techniques. It represents a classic example of travel memorabilia from a bygone era, perfect for collectors of Illinoisana, architectural history, or vintage postcards.

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