Vintage Lake Rice Galesburg Illinois Postcard 1913 Rowboat Scenic View For Sale
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This captivating vintage postcard features a picturesque view of Lake Rice in Galesburg, Illinois, capturing a serene moment from the early 20th century. The image showcases the tranquil waters of the lake, bordered by lush trees, with a lone individual in a rowboat gliding across the surface. The hand-colored or chromolithograph style lends a distinctive artistic quality, highlighting the natural beauty of this Illinois landmark. This historical piece offers a charming glimpse into the leisure and landscapes of the era, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of Illinois memorabilia, local history, or vintage aquatic scenes.The reverse side provides an authentic historical record, bearing a clear Galesburg, Illinois postmark dated June 15, 1913, alongside a one-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp. The handwritten message from \"Emma P. Riley\" to \"Mrs. Willie Harris\" in Fowler, Colorado, adds a personal touch, offering a tangible connection to the past and the everyday communications of over a century ago. This postcard is a fantastic collectible for those interested in early 20th-century Americana, postcard history, or the specific locales of Galesburg, Illinois, and Fowler, Colorado.
