Vintage Postcard 1938 AC Show Bustling Cleveland OH Terminal Tower Night Linen

Social History: Air conditioning was a high tech luxury in 1938:

"I went to a show yesterday it was air conditioned there & when we came out it was like opening the oven door. Rained last night & again today. All are well. Kiss the little ones. Love from Winnie."

Scene: Features a striking night view of the Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio. Completed in 1930, the Terminal Tower was the world's second-tallest building at the time and remains an iconic symbol of Cleveland’s skyline. You can see the city's bustling energy during the late Depression era. 

Postal History: Machine cancel from Cleveland, Ohio, dated July 29, 1938. Features a box slogan cancel reading "BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS ASK YOUR POSTMASTER." This was part of a major pre-WWII Treasury Department campaign to encourage civic investment in the nation's defense and recovery.

Era: Linen 

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Lithograph on linen-texture paper

Publisher: Sapirstein Greeting Card Co., the historic Cleveland company that later became American Greetings

Condition: Bright colors, sharp corners, and minimal wear.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.