Steamer City of Cleveland III D&C Navigation Co Great Lakes Postcard

$ 6.6

Continent: North America Country: USA Subject: Steamer City of Cleveland III Country of Origin: United States Region: Great Lakes City: Cleveland Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Linen (1930-1945) Theme: Transportation

Description

Steamer City of Cleveland III D&C Navigation Co Great Lakes Postcard. 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 captivating vintage postcard features a vibrant illustration of the majestic Steamer City of Cleveland III, a renowned vessel of the D&C Navigation Company. The detailed artwork showcases the grand passenger ship on the water, complete with its distinctive twin smokestacks, multiple decks bustling with passengers, and the iconic D&C Lake Lines flag. The card captures the essence of early 20th-century Great Lakes travel, highlighting the ship's elegant design and its role as a vital link between major cities. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, noting that the Steamer City of Cleveland III operated on an overnight passenger and express freight schedule between Detroit and Cleveland from early Spring to late Fall. Published by the D. & C. Navigation Co. of Detroit, Michigan, this collectible piece offers a glimpse into a bygone era of luxurious steamship travel. It's a wonderful memento for enthusiasts of maritime history, Great Lakes lore, or vintage transportation ephemera, showcasing the charm and engineering marvels of its time.