St. Louis City Hall Missouri Linen Postcard French Romanesque Architecture
$ 5.02
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St. Louis City Hall Missouri Linen Postcard French Romanesque Architecture. 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 vintage linen postcard captures the majestic St. Louis City Hall in Missouri, a prominent landmark known for its distinctive French Romanesque architecture. The detailed illustration showcases the grandeur of the building, including its numerous spires, intricate facades, and surrounding greenery, along with a statue in the foreground. The vivid colorization characteristic of linen postcards brings to life the architectural details and the clear blue sky above. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, noting the City Hall's construction from 1890 to 1904 at the intersection of 12th and Market Streets, facing Memorial Plaza. It highlights the building's status as an outstanding architectural achievement and even mentions a unique historical event: the first mail ever carried by air, which departed from City Hall Square on July 1, 1859. Published by Gibson Merchandise Co. and a "Colourpicture" publication, this postcard is a wonderful piece of St. Louis history and a collectible for enthusiasts of historical architecture and Americana.
