Vintage Pittsburgh PA Monongahela River Lock No. 1 Night Scene Postcard-image
Vintage Pittsburgh PA Monongahela River Lock No. 1 Night Scene Postcard-image

Vintage Pittsburgh PA Monongahela River Lock No. 1 Night Scene Postcard

$ 1.59

Region: North America Postage Condition: Posted Era: 1940s Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Unit Type: Unit Country: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Country of Origin: United States Material: Cardboard City: Pittsburgh Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Subject: Monongahela River Lock No. 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Theme: Industrial, Night Scene Number of Items in Set: 1 Features: Moonlight, River Lock, Steel Mills

Description

Vintage Pittsburgh PA Monongahela River Lock No. 1 Night Scene Postcard. This vintage lithograph postcard captures a stunning night view of Lock No. 1 on the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The scene features a glowing full moon casting reflections over the river, highlighting the industrial landscape with steel mills and a bridge in the background, evoking the region's rich steel industry heritage. The postcard's detailed printing technique emphasizes the atmospheric lighting and intricate infrastructure, making it a captivating collectible for enthusiasts of industrial history and Pittsburgh landmarks. Published by Minsky Bros. & Co., Pittsburgh, this original postcard dates from the early 1940s, confirmed by the postmark and handwritten date of October 26, 1943. The standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) postcard includes a handwritten message and address on the reverse, adding historical and personal value. The depiction of Lock No. 1 and the Monongahela River at night makes this postcard a unique piece for collectors interested in American rivers, industrial scenes, or Pittsburgh memorabilia.

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