Wayne County Court House Goldsboro North Carolina E C Kropp Linen Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Wayne County Court House Goldsboro North Carolina E C Kropp Linen Postcard. The courthouse depicted here is the 1920s-era Wayne County Courthouse, a successor to earlier buildings and a symbol of Goldsboro’s growth as a regional center. The reverse includes printed promotional text describing Goldsboro and Wayne County’s industrial prominence during the mid-20th century. This vintage linen postcard features the impressive Wayne County Court House in Goldsboro, North Carolina , a striking example of early 20th-century civic architecture. Produced by the E. C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee , one of the major American postcard publishers of the era, this card showcases the rich color saturation and textured linen finish that define 1930s–1940s postcard production. ✨ Front View Details The illustrated view highlights: The courthouse’s grand Neoclassical façade , complete with a columned portico and decorative pediment The American flag flying proudly atop the building Mature shade trees surrounding the structure, giving it a stately, park-like setting A warm, pastel sky — characteristic of linen postcard artistry, meant to enhance visual appeal Strong architectural lines that reflect the Classical Revival style , popular for civic buildings nationwide during the early 1900s The courthouse depicted here is the 1920s-era Wayne County Courthouse , a successor to earlier buildings and a symbol of Goldsboro’s growth as a regional center. 📜 Historical Context from the Back Caption The reverse includes printed promotional text describing Goldsboro and Wayne County’s industrial prominence during the mid-20th century: Home to thirty leading manufacturing establishments Principal products included brick, cotton, yarn, agricultural implements, and farm goods The area boasted an annual payroll exceeding one and a quarter million dollars , reflecting strong economic vitality This kind of booster text was typical of postcards from the period, designed to promote local commerce and civic pride to travelers and potential investors. 📬 Publisher & Era Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin Card Number: 16765 Type: Linen postcard, divided back Postmark: Unused Estimated Date: Late 1930s–early 1940s E. C. Kropp was known for high-quality chromolithography and was absorbed into the Curt Teich empire mid-century, making earlier Kropp cards desirable for collectors. 📏 Condition This postcard is in excellent vintage condition , with bright color, clean surfaces, and an unused back. Minimal age-related wear may be present. Please review photos for details. Ideal for Collectors of: North Carolina history Goldsboro and Wayne County ephemera Courthouse architecture Linen postcards E. C. Kropp productions Civic buildings and Neoclassical architecture
