Vintage Union Station Washington D.C. Lithograph Postcard 1919-image
Vintage Union Station Washington D.C. Lithograph Postcard 1919-image

Vintage Union Station Washington D.C. Lithograph Postcard 1919

$ 1.59

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country: United States Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Material: Cardboard Subject: Union Station Unit Type: Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Type: Printed (Lithograph) Features: Lithograph Printing, Beaux-Arts Architecture Era: Early 20th Century Time Period Manufactured: 1910s Theme: Transportation, Architecture Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: North America Postage Condition: Unposted City: Washington

Description

Vintage Union Station Washington D.C. Lithograph Postcard 1919. This vintage postcard features a lithograph image of New Union Station in Washington, D.C., showcasing the iconic Beaux-Arts architectural style of the early 20th century. The postcard captures the grand facade with its majestic arches, columns, and detailed ornamentation under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds. Notable are the early automobiles and a streetcar, reflecting the era's transportation modes. Printed by the Detroit Publishing Co., this postcard is a classic example of the "Phostint" printing technique, known for its vibrant colors and detailed lithographic quality. The reverse side includes a stamp box indicating postage rates of one cent for the U.S. and Canada, and two cents for foreign destinations, placing it in the early 1900s. The postmark from Forbes Library, Northampton, Massachusetts, dated June 4, 1919, further confirms its historical context. This piece is highly collectible for those interested in American landmarks, vintage transportation, or early postcard printing methods.

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