Description
Vintage Chicago Lakefront Skyline Postcard Meigs Field Dexter Press Jim Doane. The detailed skyline composition includes three of the world's tallest skyscrapers of the era, providing a historical perspective of the city's architectural landscape. Subject: Chicago Lakefront and Skyline. Vintage postcard offers a spectacular aerial view looking north along Chicago's beautiful lakefront, prominently showcasing Meigs Field airport nestled in Lake Michigan. The detailed skyline composition includes three of the world's tallest skyscrapers of the era, providing a historical perspective of the city's architectural landscape. This Dexter Press Sovereign card features a distinctive scalloped deckle edge and vibrant color photography by Jim Doane, capturing the intersection of urban development and the serene blue waters of the Great Lakes. Subject: Chicago Lakefront and Skyline Location: Chicago, Illinois Publisher: Dexter Press Photographer: Jim Doane Era: Chrome (c. 1939-Present) Card Type: Continental Edge: Scalloped / Deckle Edge Orientation: Landscape Postmark: Unposted Material: Cardstock View Type: Aerial Keywords: Windy City, Illinois History, Mid-Century, Urban Planning, Aviation History, Lake Michigan, Sears Tower, John Hancock Center, Standard Oil Building, Travel Souvenir, Ephemera, Retro Decor