About This Vintage Postcard
Step into the bustling civic center of early twentieth century Wilkes-Barre with this evocative view of the Old Court House. Completed in 1859 the building was a masterpiece of Romanesque Revival architecture featuring distinctive arched windows and a stately presence on Public Square. This scene captures the heart of the community with local citizens in period dress gathered among the mature shade trees. This landmark served as the center of law and governance for Luzerne County during a time of immense growth in the Wyoming Valley. The image preserves the site in its original state before the construction of the current courthouse in 1909 forever changed the skyline of the city.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901–1905)
City: Wilkes-Barre
State or Region: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Topic: Old Court House, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre History, Pennsylvania Civic Architecture, Romanesque Revival
Condition: Circulated
Postage: 1c Green Benjamin Franklin stamp; machine-canceled September 12 1905 Wilkes-Barre PA
Address Side: undivided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: J. Murray Jordan, Philadelphia (1438 So. Penn Sq.)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
The handwritten message from Lillian to Miss Isabell Brown mentions arriving home on a Saturday and wondering if her friend is also back. This personal note written directly across the front was a common necessity of the undivided era.
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