Description: St. Louis is an independent city in the state of Missouri located near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. In 2020 it had a population of 301,578. It was founded in 1764, by French fur traders from New Orleans. They named it for King Louis IX of France, and it quickly became the regional center of the French Illinois Country. It was then ceded to Great Britain who ceded it to Spain who ceded it to France who sold it to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. It developed as a major port on the Mississippi and became an independent city in 1877. This is a beautiful greetings card, published by “E.C. Kropp” that chronicles “The Levee” in a vignette with a flower border. It is a Private Mailing card that is in excellent condition with minor wear and a clean, clear, sharp image. The reverse is also clean. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart Fair - Piece is intact, excess soil, staining and creasesGood - Corners may be noticeably rounded with slight bends or creases.Very Good - Corners may be blunted or rounded. Excellent - Like near mint in appearance but may have been used postally. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME..... Thanks for your interest
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Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
City: St. Louis
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: E.C. Kropp, MIlwaukee
Subject: Birds Eye St. Louis Levee
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Private Mailing Card (1898-1901)
Country: United States
Region: St. Louis
Theme: Cities & Towns, Community Life, Rivers and Levees
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted