1940s Public Library Indianapolis IN Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step into the architectural grandeur of "The Crossroads of America" with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled Public Library, Indianapolis, Indiana, the image features the Central Library on St. Clair Street, a masterpiece of Greek Doric architecture designed by Paul Philippe Cret and completed in 1917. Built with Indiana limestone, the structure is celebrated for its imposing colonnade of massive columns and its dignified, classical presence. This view captures the library during its mid-century prime, rendered with the saturated colors and textured finish that define the high-quality lithography of the era.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1940s)
City: Indianapolis
State or Region: Indiana
Country: United States
Topic: Library Architecture and Civic Landmarks
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1978)
Postage: 13¢ Olympics 84 Stamp (Basketball)
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Indianapolis News Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph