A vintage linen postcard featuring an illustration of The Boston Store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, capturing the prominent department store and bustling downtown streetscape during the 1940s.
Era: Linen (c. 1940s)
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Country: United States of America
Topics: Department Stores, Architecture, Downtown, Commerce, Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co.
Print Type: Lithograph, Linen
The Boston Store was a historic and beloved anchor department store in downtown Milwaukee, playing a central role in the city's retail history. The E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee produced high-quality, vibrant linen-finish postcards utilizing their signature color lithography during the mid-20th century to showcase iconic local businesses and commercial architecture across the region.
