Westcott Hotel Richmond Indiana 1905 Postcard Court House S 4th St
$ 5.28
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Westcott Hotel Richmond Indiana 1905 Postcard Court House S 4th St. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of Richmond, Indiana's past with this charming Souvenir Post Card, capturing two iconic scenes from the early 20th century. The left vignette showcases the distinguished Westcott Hotel, an architectural landmark of its time, while the right presents a bustling view of Court House and South Fourth Street, offering a glimpse into daily life with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians. This historical postcard, dating back to 1905, features a classic undivided back, characteristic of the era immediately following the Private Mailing Card authorization. It bears a clear Richmond, Indiana postmark from April 13, 1905, along with a receiving postmark from Leominster, Massachusetts, April 14, 1905, complete with a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The handwritten message and address to Miss Florence Ethel Wheeler add a personal touch, making this a fascinating collectible for enthusiasts of Indiana history, early 20th-century Americana, or vintage ephemera.
