Description
Discover the charm of Alton, Illinois, circa 1930s, as depicted on this vibrant postcard featuring a picturesque street scene and the prominent yellow post office building. The postcard showcases a lively street lined with buildings and trees, capturing a snapshot of daily life. This genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. American Art Post Card” offers a nostalgic glimpse of Third Street, looking west, from an era of timeless beauty.
Front Text (cleaned):
Third Street, looking west, and Post Office, Alton, Illinois.
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Back Text (cleaned):
MATHER BOOK STORE, ALTON, ILL.
GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. AMERICAN ART POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)
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