Vintage Linen Postcard Penobscot Building Detroit Michigan Art Deco Skyscraper

$ 5.28

Era: Linen (1930-1945) Country: USA Number of Items in Set: 1 City: Detroit Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Architecture Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Continent: North America Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country of Origin: USA Region: Michigan Signed: No Material: Paper Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Penobscot Building

Description

Vintage Linen Postcard Penobscot Building Detroit Michigan Art Deco Skyscraper. The illustration captures the building's striking Art Deco architecture and its iconic red beacon tower, which once served as a primary aviation landmark for the city. 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. This vintage linen-era postcard showcases the magnificent Penobscot Building, a crown jewel of the Detroit, Michigan skyline. The illustration captures the building's striking Art Deco architecture and its iconic red beacon tower, which once served as a primary aviation landmark for the city. Produced by Tichnor Quality Views, the postcard features the characteristic cross-hatched texture and vibrant color palette typical of the mid-20th century printing style. Located on Griswold Street, the Greater Penobscot Building was the tallest structure in Michigan at the time of its completion. The image provides a wonderful street-level perspective, including vintage automobiles and pedestrians, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the bustling urban life of historic Detroit. This unposted card is a perfect addition for collectors of Michigan history, Art Deco architecture, or Tichnor Brothers publications.