This vibrant "Colorcraft" linen-era postcard offers a nostalgic view looking west on Congress Street in Portland, Maine. The scene prominently features the Our Lady of Victories monument in Monument Square, a dedicated tribute to the soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War. Surrounded by historic downtown architecture and mid-century vehicles, this card captures the bustling civic heart of Maine's largest city during the 1940s.
Era: Linen (Circa 1944)
City: Portland
State or Region: Maine
Country: USA
Topic: Street Scenes, Monuments, City Life, Architecture
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Published by Portland Candy Co., Portland, Me.
Printer: Colorcraft, Made by The Dexter Press, Pearl River, N. Y.
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)