This vintage linen postcard features antelopes in a naturalistic enclosure at the Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri, capturing the charming animal exhibit during the mid-20th century.
Era: Linen (c. 1940s)
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Country: United States of America
Topics: Zoos, Animals, Antelopes, Wildlife Parks, Tourism
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Pierce Building News Co
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Lithograph, Linen
The Saint Louis Zoological Park, located in Forest Park, has long been famous for pioneering barbless, open-air animal exhibits that brought visitors closer to natural habitats. Pierce Building News published various regional postcards documenting popular scenes and attractions across Missouri during the linen postcard era.