State, War & Navy Building Washington DC Postcard Early 1900s Architecture
$ 5.02
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State, War & Navy Building Washington DC Postcard Early 1900s 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 exquisite vintage postcard showcases the magnificent State, War & Navy Departments Building in Washington, D. C., a prominent landmark of American governance. The detailed illustration captures the grandeur of the Second Empire architectural style, featuring its iconic mansard roof and numerous windows. Two American flags proudly fly atop the building, adding a patriotic touch to the scene. The foreground features a well-manicured lawn and a winding road, reflecting the early 20th-century urban landscape of the nation's capital. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into a significant era of Washington D.C.'s history, before the building was renamed the Old Executive Office Building and later the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the structure, noting its impressive frontage on Pennsylvania Avenue, a depth of 565 feet, 500 rooms, and two miles of marble hall. Published by B. S. Reynolds Co. of Washington, D. C., and proudly marked "MADE IN U. S. A.", this postcard is a testament to early American printing and design. Its divided back format and specific stamp box indicate production during the early 1900s, making it a valuable historical artifact for collectors of Washington D.C. memorabilia, architectural history, and vintage postcards.
