Description
This vintage postcard showcases the Chicago Avenue Water Tower, a survivor of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, contrasting beautifully with the modern Palmolive Building in the background. Pastel colors and vintage cars add to the charming sepia-toned scene. This Tichnor Quality Views postcard, published by Chas. Levy Circulating Co., is a lovely depiction of Chicago from the 1950s (based on the postmark).
Front Text (cleaned):
Chicago Avenue Water Tower (Palmolive Building in rear), Chicago.
34
Chicago Architectural Photo Co.
74252
Back Text (cleaned):
ICA
50
484-294
NOLONIMSUM
POST CARD
B
The Duff's
619-ε-Ohio
Clinton
Mo.
GELING
TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROS.. INC., BOSTON, MASS.
PUBLISHED BY CHAS. LEVY CIRCULATING CO., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO AVENUE WATER TOWER
(Palmolive Building in Rear) JUN 9
This interesting view contrasts the old Chicago with the new. The Chicago Avenue Water Tower is one of the few buildings that survived the great Chicago fire of 1871. In the background is the beautifully modern Palmolive Building.
Monday morning
Dear Gus,
Can't use my hand much as I am bound up tightly. Can't say when I will be dismissed. Josie is with me; going home with her. Feeling all ok, but very weak. Write when you have time. Love,
Alfort
