Vintage Linen Postcard Bird's-Eye View Steubenville Ohio 1942-image
Vintage Linen Postcard Bird's-Eye View Steubenville Ohio 1942-image

Vintage Linen Postcard Bird's-Eye View Steubenville Ohio 1942

$ 2.38

Region: Ohio Country: United States Subject: Bird's-Eye View, Cityscape Time Period Manufactured: 1940s City: Steubenville Era: World War II Era Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Type: Linen Postcard Theme: Historic Town, River Scene

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard Bird's-Eye View Steubenville Ohio 1942. This vintage linen postcard features a detailed bird's-eye view of Steubenville, Ohio, as seen from West Virginia. The image captures the Ohio River prominently in the foreground with a tugboat pushing barges, emphasizing the region's rich industrial and river trade heritage. The distant cityscape includes identifiable buildings and a mix of urban and natural elements, showcasing the town's charm and historical significance along the Ohio River. Printed by Minsky Bros. & Co., Pittsburgh, PA, this postcard exemplifies the popular linen printing technique of the mid-20th century, known for its textured finish and vibrant colors. The back of the card includes a handwritten message dated January 1942, with a green 1-cent US postage stamp marked "Industry-Agriculture For Defense," linking it to the World War II era. This collectible postcard is an excellent find for enthusiasts of vintage Americana, Ohio history, or river town memorabilia.

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