1940s Public Library Indianapolis Indiana Vintage 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

Additional Information

The back of this card notes that the Central Library and its 21 branches make 675,000 volumes available to Indianapolis. It features a lengthy handwritten message from Al to Mrs. Tom Baila in Venice, Florida, postmarked January 1, 1978. The sender mentions "saving this rare and unused card for you" and describes escaping an Eastern blizzard for sunny weather while watching the Rose Parade. This postcard is a Genuine Curteich-Chicago product, identifiable by the blue vertical divider and the production code 1A-H65 in the stamp box. According to the Curt Teich dating system, the 1A signifies a 1931 printing date, making this a much older card that was sent nearly fifty years after its production.

This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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