Description
This vintage postcard shows a bustling Front Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, looking north, with muted red and brown buildings and vintage cars. The image showcases the city’s vibrant commercial activity, as described on the back. This Wilmington, North Carolina postcard, postmarked October 17, 1953, offers a glimpse into the city’s role as an active defense center during the 1950s.
Front Text (cleaned):
1 Front Street, Looking North, Wilmington, N.C.
PRESS
FORSKRESS & CO
B PALLEY
FORD
Back Text (cleaned):
10-17-53
WILMINGTON, North Carolina's Port City, has been transformed into one of the most active defense centers of the country with the establishment nearby of Camp Davis, the home of the Anti-Aircraft Artillery School. The North Carolina Ship-Building Company is located here and operates a nine-way yard for the building of steel cargo ships for the Government and employs in excess of 6,000 workers. Front Street is the principal business thoroughfare and represents a scene of commercial activity at all times.
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