St. Mary's Hospital Decatur IL Vintage Linen Postcard Curteich Illinois

$ 5.28

Continent: North America Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: Illinois Subject: Hospital Country: United States Theme: Architecture Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Signed: No City: Decatur Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Number of Items in Set: 1 Material: Cardboard Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

St. Mary's Hospital Decatur IL Vintage Linen Postcard Curteich Illinois. This collectible item was distributed by the Decatur News Agency and bears the publisher's code 9A-H683, characteristic of Curteich's detailed numbering system. 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 piece of Decatur, Illinois history with this captivating vintage postcard featuring St. Mary's Hospital. This "C.T. Art-Colortone" linen postcard, produced by the renowned Curteich-Chicago, showcases the impressive architecture of the hospital, complete with its distinctive brick facade and numerous windows, topped by a cross indicating its historic religious affiliation. The vibrant colorization technique characteristic of linen postcards brings to life the era's aesthetic, making this a true artifact of medical and local history from the mid-20th century. This collectible item was distributed by the Decatur News Agency and bears the publisher's code 9A-H683, characteristic of Curteich's detailed numbering system. It offers a glimpse into the past, preserving the memory of a significant community institution in Illinois. Ideal for collectors of vintage Illinois memorabilia, hospital history, or architectural postcards, this piece reflects a bygone era and the enduring legacy of St. Mary's Hospital.