St. John's Orphan Asylum Utica NY 1914 Postcard Leighton Valentine
$ 2.64
Description
St. John's Orphan Asylum Utica NY 1914 Postcard Leighton Valentine. The impressive multi-story brick building stands prominently on a verdant hillside, showcasing its architectural grandeur with a distinctive cross atop its central structure. This vintage postcard presents a picturesque view of St. John's Orphan Asylum in Utica, New York. The impressive multi-story brick building stands prominently on a verdant hillside, showcasing its architectural grandeur with a distinctive cross atop its central structure. The image, likely a chromolithograph, captures the essence of early 20th-century institutional architecture, providing a valuable glimpse into the historical landscape of Utica. Dating back to 1914, this piece of ephemera was produced by The Leighton & Valentine Co., a notable publisher from New York City, known for its "Famous Quality Throughout The World." The card features a classic divided back design, characteristic of its era, and bears a clear Frankfort, N.Y. postmark from December 17, 1914. It was mailed to Remsen, N.Y., further cementing its historical journey through the U.S. Postal Service. This collectible item is perfect for enthusiasts of New York history, Utica memorabilia, or vintage postcard collectors seeking architectural postcards and early 20th-century social history.
