About This Vintage Postcard
Travel back to the "River City" during the late 1930s with this vibrant linen-era postcard featuring the Evansville National Guard Armory. Dedicated on December 30, 1938, this Art Deco-influenced brick structure was built at a cost of over $250,000 to replace a smaller facility damaged in the 1937 flood. The image showcases the building’s expansive front and south side, featuring its distinctive rounded corners and stately entrance. For decades, it served as a hub for both military operations and community life, including a large auditorium that once hosted college basketball games.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1939)
City: Evansville
State or Region: Indiana
Country: United States
Topic: Military Architecture and Municipal Buildings
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Loge News Co., Evansville, Ind.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The back of this card provides historical context, noting the dam was completed at a cost in excess of $250,000 and dedicated in December 1938. It served as the home station for Evansville organizations of the 139th F.A., 152nd Inf., and 113th Med. Regt. of the Indiana National Guard.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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