Description
A colorized postcard reveals a charming glimpse down Philadelphia’s Broad Street, showcasing horse-drawn carriages and early skyscrapers in a “Venetian street” scene. The view is from the City Hall Tower looking north, highlighting one of Philadelphia’s architectural gems. This delightful postcard, published by the Philadelphia Postal Card Co., dates from around the 1940s.
Front Text (cleaned):
THEN
ABERDEEN
Broad Street looking
north from the Tower
of City Hall,
Philadelphia.
This is one
of the
Venetian
streets of
Philadelphia
and one of
your skyscrapers
on the left.
Back Text (cleaned):
947. Published by Philadelphia Postal Card Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Germany.
Mr. Emmett D. Morhous,
Box 172 Hillsboro,
Essex Co.
THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS.
