{"product_id":"2432","title":"1960s Springfield Illinois State Capitol Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant vintage postcard presents a striking view of the majestic Illinois State Capitol rising above the landscaped grounds of Springfield. The massive stone building stretches across the scene beneath a clear blue sky, crowned by its gleaming silver dome that towers high above the city. Rows of tall windows and classical entrances line the symmetrical wings, while leafy trees and green lawns in the foreground create a welcoming park-like setting that emphasizes the Capitol’s monumental scale. Along the side of the card, a bright information panel highlights the name of the state and displays the Great Seal of Illinois with its eagle and banner bearing the motto “State Sovereignty, National Union.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction of the Illinois State Capitol began in 1868 after the General Assembly authorized a new statehouse for the rapidly growing state. The cornerstone was laid later that year, the legislature first met in the building in 1877, and the final construction work was completed in 1888 after more than two decades of effort. Designed in a blend of French Renaissance and Italianate architectural styles, the Capitol’s soaring dome rises over 360 feet and remains the tallest non-skyscraper capitol dome in the United States, giving Springfield one of the most distinctive statehouse skylines in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard was produced as part of the Plastichrome series by Colourpicture Publishers Inc. with color work by Hebert Georg and distributed by Springfield News Agency Inc.. Based on the Boston address with ZIP code 02130, the card was printed between 1963 and 1969 during the height of the colorful chrome postcard era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard would display beautifully framed or make a wonderful addition to any vintage Illinois, architecture, or mid-century travel postcard collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489736446141,"sku":"2432","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/2432a.jpg?v=1775051953","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/2432","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}