A vintage vertical white border postcard showing a close up of the William McKinley statue in Canton, Ohio. The bronze statue stands on a tall, light colored stone pedestal covered in a long, carved inscription. Behind the statue, a wide set of stone stairs leads up to the arched entrance of a large circular granite building under a pale teal sky.
The reverse side of a circulated vintage postcard with a divided back layout. A green one-cent George Washington stamp is canceled by a Massillon, Ohio postmark dated MAY 22, 1920. The left side is covered in dense black cursive handwriting. Vertical text along the center identifies the card as C.T. American Art and the left edge identifies the publisher as The Rubber City Distributing Company, Inc.
A vintage vertical white border postcard showing a close up of the William McKinley statue in Canton, Ohio. The bronze statue stands on a tall, light colored stone pedestal covered in a long, carved inscription. Behind the statue, a wide set of stone stairs leads up to the arched entrance of a large circular granite building under a pale teal sky.
The reverse side of a circulated vintage postcard with a divided back layout. A green one-cent George Washington stamp is canceled by a Massillon, Ohio postmark dated MAY 22, 1920. The left side is covered in dense black cursive handwriting. Vertical text along the center identifies the card as C.T. American Art and the left edge identifies the publisher as The Rubber City Distributing Company, Inc.

1910s President McKinley Monument Canton Ohio Vintage Postcard

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About This Vintage Postcard

A profound civic dignity emanates from the bronze statue of William McKinley, where the 25th President stands in a classic orator pose halfway up the grand staircase of his national memorial. This 1913 view highlights the sharp geometric lines of the stone steps and the intricate, lengthy tribute inscribed upon the massive pedestal. Set against the pale granite curves of the domed mausoleum, the image captures the steady permanence of this historic Canton landmark. This view preserves a moment of enduring legacy, from the pink Milford granite of the tomb to the iconic bronze figure overlooking the grounds.

Details

Era: Divided Back 1910s (1913)
City: Canton
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: William McKinley, Presidential Statues, National Memorials, Neoclassical Architecture
Artist/Sculptor: Charles Henry Niehaus
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked May 22, 1920)
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: The Rubber City Distributing Company Inc., Akron, Ohio
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago (C.T. American Art)

Additional Information:

The production code A-42254 identifies the printing year as 1913 according to the Curt Teich numbering sequence. Published by The Rubber City Distributing Company of Akron, the reverse features a crisp postmark from Massillon, Ohio, dated May 22, 1920. The handwritten message provides a charming glimpse into local life, with the sender inviting her sister to see the memorial in person and attend the season opening at nearby Myers Lake.

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

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