{"product_id":"1939-new-bridge-to-belle-isle-detroit-mi-postcard","title":"1939 New Bridge to Belle Isle Detroit MI Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-century view features the Douglas MacArthur Bridge, then known as the \"New Bridge,\" connecting Detroit's mainland to the historic Belle Isle Park. Opened in 1923, the reinforced concrete cantilever bridge replaced an older wooden structure that was destroyed by fire. The illustration highlights the bridge's elegant classical detailing, including ornate lamp posts and pedestrian overlooks, set against a sunset sky filled with sailboats on the Detroit River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Linen 1930s (1939)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Detroit\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Michigan\u003cbr\u003eCountry: USA\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Bridges, Parks, Riverfronts, Urban Landmarks\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Circulated (Postmarked Jul 16, 1939)\u003cbr\u003ePostage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: Divided Back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Metrocraft - Everett, Mass.\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Metrocraft (identifiable by the \"M\" logo)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Lithograph (Linen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard contains a charming personal message from \"Faith\" to Viola Raby in Chicago. Mailed during the summer of 1939, the sender mentions staying at the historic Tuller Hotel in downtown Detroit, specifically noting their unique room setup: \"we have 3 beds in our room, 2 folding beds and 1 regular.\" The card remains a great piece of pre-war travel history, complete with a clear Detroit postmark and a piece of vintage tape at the top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metrocraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804258881725,"sku":"4330","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/4330.jpg?v=1783175406","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1939-new-bridge-to-belle-isle-detroit-mi-postcard","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}