SS City of Cleveland Lake Passenger Steamer 1910 D & C Navigation Ship Postcard for Sale

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SS City of Cleveland Lake Passenger Steamer 1910 D & C Navigation Ship Postcard For Sale

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SS City of Cleveland Lake Passenger Steamer 1910 D & C Navigation Ship Postcard:
$6.99

$1 flat for the first 4 cards, plus $0.33 for each additional postcard, unless specified otherwise.
Offered is a rare glimpse into early 20th-century maritime history with this real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting the majestic \'Steamer City of Cleveland\' belonging to the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company (D&C Line). The vessel, renowned for being the largest and fastest passenger steamship on the Great Lakes in 1907, is captured beautifully in this image as it cuts through the waters with grace and might. The front showcases the steamer in detailed sepia tones, accentuating its impressive size and the era\'s engineering prowess.
On the reverse, the postcard features a one-cent green Benjamin Franklin stamp, postmarked 1909, which adds to its historical value. The handwritten message provides a personal touch, adding to the nostalgia for collectors.
Item Specifics:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)Date: Postmarked 1909Title: Steamer City of ClevelandAuthor/Photographer: Not specifiedPublisher: Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company (D&C Line)Region: Great Lakes, USATheme: Maritime, TransportationYear Manufactured: Circa 1907Features: Ship Image, Detailed Description on Reverse, PostmarkedMaterial: CardstockSize: Standard Postcard Size
The card is in good condition with some signs of age, as expected from a piece of this era. Buyers are invited to review the images to assess the condition further, and additional photos are available upon request. This card would make a splendid addition to any collection, illuminating the grandeur of early 20th-century American maritime history.