Vintage Starved Rock Postcard Fort St. Louis Illinois 1911-image
Vintage Starved Rock Postcard Fort St. Louis Illinois 1911-image

Vintage Starved Rock Postcard Fort St. Louis Illinois 1911

$ 2.62

Region: Midwest Unit Type: Postcard Brand/Publisher: Knuesel Bros., Ottawa, Ill. Material: Paper Theme: Historic Landmark Continent: North America Country of Origin: Germany Country: United States Type: Lithographic Postcard Era: Early 20th Century Features: Color lithograph, Scenic view brand: Knuesel Bros., Ottawa, Ill. Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Starved Rock, Fort St. Louis Postage Condition: Posted City: Ottawa Time Period Manufactured: 1910s

Description

Vintage Starved Rock Postcard Fort St. Louis Illinois 1911. This vintage postcard showcases Starved Rock, a historic landmark in Illinois famous for its highest elevation and rich early American history. Originally known as Fort St. Louis, this site was discovered by Marquette and Jolliet in 1673 and fortified in 1682 by explorers Tonti and De la Salle. The postcard captures the scenic rock formation overlooking a calm river, framed by lush greenery and fallen tree limbs. Printed by Knuesel Bros. of Ottawa, Illinois, this postcard was made in Germany and mailed in 1911, as evidenced by the clear postmark and a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The card is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) and features a lithographic color printing style typical of early 20th-century postcards. The historical context and picturesque nature of this card make it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, Illinois history, and vintage postcards.

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