Description
This vintage postcard shows a charming, faded street scene in Jerseyville, Illinois, with cars parked along a two-lane road lined with brick buildings. The postcard features the words “Try Super Shell, Good mileage!” and “SHELL Tires,” suggesting a promotion for Shell products. This lovely image, depicting a quaint town scene, dates to approximately the 1950s-1970s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Team
MONUMENTS
Try Super Shell
Good mileage!
SHELL
Tires
Back Text (cleaned):
South State Street, Jerseyville, Illinois.
Pop. 7800. Located on U.S. Highway 67A.
UMPHRESS PRINTING CO.
Kane, Ill.
Post Card
PLACE
STAMP
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