Description
This vintage postcard captures a vibrant State Street in Chicago, showcasing mid-century architecture and busy city life with pops of red and bright signage. The view looks north from Adams Street, featuring the iconic Palmer House in the background. This bustling 1960s Chicago street scene is a nostalgic glimpse of the past.
Front Text (cleaned):
The Fair
One Way Carpets
Tusten Food Products Inc.
State Street, Chicago
Let's Baskin
Back Text (cleaned):
C.K. 266—State Street, looking north from Adams Street; the famous Palmer House in background.
Chicago
U.S. POSTAGE 3¢
FEB 27
3:30 PM
Are nice and you
This street.
Are you on
1960
What a town! The 4 Stensons
on the 30th floor.
Grandma
