Vintage Pension Office Washington D.C. Largest Brick Building Postcard

$ 3.17

Subject: Pension Office Building Country: United States Region: District of Columbia Theme: Historical Building City: Washington Type: Linen Era: Early 20th Century Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1920

Description

Vintage Pension Office Washington D.C. Largest Brick Building Postcard. The building, noted on the card as the largest brick building in the world with an area of 200x400 feet, served as a notable site where up to 18,000 people gathered for inauguration balls. This vintage postcard features a color-tinted image of the Pension Office building in Washington, D.C., a historically significant government structure. The building, noted on the card as the largest brick building in the world with an area of 200x400 feet, served as a notable site where up to 18,000 people gathered for inauguration balls. The postcard showcases fine architectural details with a prominent American flag atop the building, surrounded by lush greenery and a peaceful walkway. Produced by B. S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C., this postcard is an original piece capturing early 20th-century American architecture and civic pride. The back side includes vintage postage instructions indicating domestic and foreign rates, reflecting the period's postal history. A desirable collectible for enthusiasts of Washington D.C. landmarks, historical government buildings, and vintage postcards, this piece offers a glimpse into the grandeur and social history of its era.