1930 Wüstenrot Germany Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This vintage monochromatic postcard offers an elevated aerial view of the climatic health resort of Wüstenrot in Germany. Captured from a pioneer civilian aircraft around 1930, the scene showcases the historic town layout dominated by the central St. Kilian church spire and traditional timber-framed residences. The view highlights the rural character of the region within the Schwabisch-Frankischer Wald, documenting the town as it appeared before the significant modern expansions of the mid-twentieth century.

Details

Era: Inter-War Production (c. 1930) / Post-WWII Mailing (August 17, 1949)
City: Wüstenrot
State: Baden-Württemberg
Region: Mainhardt Forest
Country: Germany (Allied Occupation / Bizone)
Topic: Aerial Photography, Health Resorts, German Village Landscapes, Airmail History, Post-War Germany
Condition: Circulated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Luftverkehr Strähle
Publisher: Weber and Co., Stuttgart (Series No. 00682/101)
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

The reverse side of this card reflects the complex postal history of post-war Germany. It features two 1948 Buildings series stamps from the Bizonal Allied Occupation era: a 30 pfennig blue Brandenburg Gate and a 40 pfennig maroon Cologne Cathedral. The card bears a postmark dated August 17, 1949, and a blue airmail sticker. The handwritten message from Bill to Lillian Greiner in Illinois reads: Dear Lillian, Had a wonderful trip coming over. I wish you were here. Love, Bill. This card provides a pre-war photographic record of Wüstenrot architecture, including the church before it sustained localized damage in the final weeks of World War II.