1960s McKinley Presidential Campaign Mural Canton Ohio Vintage Postcard
About This Vintage Postcard
This image captures a massive museum mural at the Stark County Historical Center, depicting William McKinley’s famous 1896 "Front Porch Campaign." Rather than traveling the country, McKinley stayed home in Canton, Ohio, and delivered speeches to the thousands of supporters and delegations who traveled by train specifically to hear his vision for the American presidency.
Details
Era: Chrome
Decade: 1960s (1963)
City: Canton
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: U.S. Presidents, Political History, 1896 Election, William McKinley, Museum Exhibits
Artist/Photographer: Luke C. Dillon (Original 1896 Photo)
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: City News Agency, Canton, Ohio
Printer: Curt Teich and Co.
Additional Information
This postcard, identified by the printer code 3DK-1246, was produced in 1963 by the famous Curt Teich Company using their Curteichcolor 3-D process. The image itself is a reproduction of a 20' x 12' photo mural based on a primary source photograph from the 19th century. It showcases the unique political strategy of the McKinley campaign, which turned his private residence into a national stage.
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