Vintage Grand Lobby Union Station Washington D.C. Lithograph Postcard

$ 1.59

Number of Items in Set: 1 Continent: North America Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Unit Type: Unit Features: Barrel-vaulted ceiling, wooden benches City: Washington Theme: Architecture, Transportation Era: Early 20th Century Subject: Union Station Grand Lobby Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1920 Material: Cardboard Country: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: North America

Description

Vintage Grand Lobby Union Station Washington D.C. Lithograph Postcard. The architectural elegance of this historic train station, a major transportation hub and landmark, is captured with precision and charm. This beautifully detailed lithograph postcard depicts the grand lobby of Union Station in Washington, D.C., showcasing the iconic barrel-vaulted ceiling and rows of wooden benches in the expansive waiting area. The architectural elegance of this historic train station, a major transportation hub and landmark, is captured with precision and charm. Printed by the Detroit Publishing Co. under their 'Phostint' trademark, this postcard exemplifies early 20th-century postcard production techniques known for vibrant color lithography and fine detail. Union Station, completed in 1907, remains a symbol of classical revival architecture and urban transit heritage in the United States capital. This postcard, measuring the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of American history, architecture, and vintage postcards. The clear depiction of the interior space invites appreciation of the station's design and social importance during its era. Ideal for collectors seeking original lithograph postcards with notable historical and geographical significance.