Stillwater Minnesota Penitentiary 1909 Postcard V.O. Hammon
$ 5.02
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Stillwater Minnesota Penitentiary 1909 Postcard V.O. Hammon. The sky is rendered with a striking hand-colored effect, displaying warm hues that add a unique artistic touch to the architectural grandeur of the penitentiary. 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 fascinating piece of Minnesota history with this vintage postcard showcasing the Stillwater Penitentiary. The card features an elevated, panoramic view of the imposing prison complex, nestled amidst lush trees and overlooking what appears to be a tranquil body of water and a distant bridge. The sky is rendered with a striking hand-colored effect, displaying warm hues that add a unique artistic touch to the architectural grandeur of the penitentiary. This collectible postcard, published by V. O. Hammon Publishing Co. of Chicago and Minneapolis, bears the series number 1431, indicating its place within a larger collection of early 20th-century views. Its divided back design, postmarked in 1909 from St. Paul, Minnesota, and bearing a one-cent U.S. postage stamp, provides a tangible link to the past, reflecting the communication methods of the era. The detailed depiction of the historic Minnesota State Prison makes this an exceptional find for collectors of Americana, penal history, or Minnesota memorabilia.
