Vintage 1913 East Park Erie PA Postcard Perry's Victory Centennial
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage 1913 East Park Erie PA Postcard Perry's Victory Centennial. The scene captures the serene beauty of the park, featuring lush, mature trees casting long shadows across the pathways, with classic red brick buildings visible in the background, hinting at the city's architectural character. 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 piece of early 20th-century Americana with this vintage postcard depicting East Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The scene captures the serene beauty of the park, featuring lush, mature trees casting long shadows across the pathways, with classic red brick buildings visible in the background, hinting at the city's architectural character. This postcard, published by Harry H. Hamm of Erie, PA, showcases the era's popular hand-colored lithography technique, bringing a subtle vibrancy to the landscape. This historical artifact is not only a visual journey to East Park circa 1913 but also a tangible link to a significant national event. The reverse side bears a clear 1913 postmark from Erie, PA, alongside a distinctive Perry's Victory Centennial Put-in-Bay Ohio flag cancellation. This special postmark commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, making this postcard a unique collectible for enthusiasts of American history, postal history, and vintage Erie, PA memorabilia. The postcard was sent to Easton, PA, adding to its rich narrative.
