Antique Postcard 1923 RPO Baltimore MD Polytechnic Institute Trolley Cars Social
Social History: Because "Zermeals" is not a standard English word, it is highly likely a phonetic English spelling of a German family surname (such as Zermehl, Zermuehlen, or Suhrmeier) who ran a local boarding house, hotel dining room, or tavern right outside the train station to feed arriving passengers:
"Left Lanc. 6.7 oclock and arrived at Baltimore 9.25 oclock are at Zirmeals for Dinner. Dorothy."
Postal: Crisp, highly collectible Railway Post Office (RPO) cancellation stamp. This card was actively sorted and hand-stamped on a moving train car along the historic Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad.
Scene: The front features a vibrant illustration of the iconic Polytechnic Institute located at the intersection of North Avenue and Calvert Street. The artwork acts as a time capsule for transit enthusiasts, accurately rendering early model electric trolley cars and a period automobile traversing the streets.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: White Border Era
Condition: Corner bumping and creasing
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.