VINTAGE Penn Valley Park Kansas City MO Lake Drive Hall Bros Postcard

$ 5.02

Theme: Cities Towns Era: Chrome (1939-Present) Country of Origin: United States City: Kansas City Region: Missouri Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: North America Subject: Park Country: United States

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VINTAGE Penn Valley Park Kansas City MO Lake Drive Hall Bros 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. Discover a charming vintage postcard depicting the picturesque Lake and Drive in Penn Valley Park, Kansas City, Missouri. This delightful scene captures an early 20th-century automobile traversing the scenic route alongside the tranquil lake, framed by lush trees and a distant cityscape skyline. The vibrant hand-colored details highlight the natural beauty and urban development of Kansas City during this era, offering a glimpse into its historic boulevards and park system. Published by the renowned Hall Bros., a company that would later become Hallmark, this collectible piece showcases their early contribution to postcard artistry. The postcard celebrates Kansas City's impressive sixty-five miles of continuous boulevards, recognized at the time as the longest system in America, a testament to the city's forward-thinking urban planning. This unique postcard is a treasure for collectors of Missouri memorabilia, vintage automotive scenes, or those interested in the historical development of American parks and cities.