Vintage Union Station Washington DC Lithograph Postcard by B.S. Reynolds

$ 1.59

Subject: Union Station Theme: Railway Station, Historical Landmark Features: American Flags, Period Automobiles Era: Early 20th Century Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: North America Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Unposted Unit Type: Unit City: Washington Material: Cardboard Country: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1930 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States

Description

Vintage Union Station Washington DC Lithograph Postcard by B.S. Reynolds. The station, depicted with its grand white granite façade, is noted for its impressive size-760 feet long and 343 feet wide-and is considered one of the finest railway stations globally. This vintage postcard features a lithograph image of the iconic Union Station in Washington, D.C., a monumental railway terminal built by the U.S. Government along with the Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The station, depicted with its grand white granite façade, is noted for its impressive size-760 feet long and 343 feet wide-and is considered one of the finest railway stations globally. The lithograph captures the station with period automobiles and American flags, evoking the early 20th century charm. Published by B.S. Reynolds Co. of Washington, D.C., this postcard is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) printed on cardboard. The back includes a detailed historical description of Union Station's construction and significance, making it a collectible piece for enthusiasts of American railroad history, architecture, and vintage postcards. Its lithographic printing technique adds a rich texture and classic color palette to the image, perfect for collectors and history buffs alike.