1943 Alpena County Courthouse Michigan

This 1942 linen postcard captures the distinct presence of the Alpena County Courthouse, a quiet monument of civic pride set against a crisp northern Michigan sky. Built with light-colored stone or concrete, the structure’s clean lines and classical details—like its tall pilasters and understated frieze—lend it a sense of dignified simplicity. The series of narrow windows stand like sentinels, evenly spaced along the facade, reflecting the symmetry and order of early 20th-century public architecture.

Unlike more ornate courthouses, Alpena’s design is striking in its restraint—modern for its time, yet still rooted in tradition. The flat roof is topped with a lone flagpole, where the American flag waves gently in the breeze, a symbol of steady governance in a rural lakeside community. A wide lawn leads up to the building, flanked by well-kept trees and shrubs that soften its solid geometry.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful host or hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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