Cadillac Michigan Postcards, Lake Mitchell, Cooley Bridge, 4 Vintage Linen Cards
$19.99
This set of four vintage Cadillac Michigan postcards features colorful linen-style views of Lake Mitchell, the canal, Park of the Lakes Pavilion, and the Mortimer E. Cooley Bridge.
All four postcards are in very good vintage condition, with bright colors, clean unused backs, and no writing or tears.
These circa 1940 Michigan travel postcards, dating to approximately 1936 to 1948, show the lakes, boating, public gathering places, and historic bridge that helped make Cadillac a popular northern Michigan vacation destination.
Details
- Item: Set of 4 vintage scenic postcards
- Location: Cadillac, Michigan
- Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Era: Approximately 1936 to 1948, circa 1940
- Material: Printed postcard cardstock
- Style: Colorful vintage scenic travel postcards
- Quantity: 4 postcards
- Measurements: Each measures 5.5 x 3.75 inches
- Postage: Unused and unposted
Four Cadillac Michigan Scenes
- Canal at Lake Mitchell: A tree-lined canal connecting Cadillac's lakes, with a small boat on the water and docks along the shoreline. Postcard number 5.
- Park of the Lakes Pavilion: A waterfront recreation pavilion surrounded by mature green trees. Postcard number 7.
- Mortimer E. Cooley Bridge: The distinctive steel arch bridge crossing the Pine River near Cadillac, surrounded by wooded hills. Postcard number 3. The printed description identifies the bridge as a 1936 award-winning construction.
- Lake Mitchell: A broad view of Lake Mitchell showing a sandy shoreline, sailboat, motorboat, and swimmers' diving platform. Postcard number 6.
Condition: Very Good Vintage
Positives
- All four postcards have strong, colorful illustrations.
- The scenic images and printed captions remain clear.
- No writing on the front or back.
- No postage stamps or postal cancellations.
- No rips or tears.
- All four retain their original printed descriptions on the reverse.
- The postcards have clean, attractive fronts suitable for collecting or display.
Issues and Wear
- Minor age-related handling wear.
- Slight edge and corner wear visible on some cards.
- Small areas of light age toning on the reverse.
These four postcards make a nice matched group because every scene comes from the Cadillac area. Together they show the region's waterfront recreation, wooded landscape, and local landmarks.
If you collect Michigan postcards, Cadillac memorabilia, or vintage Great Lakes travel images, this set offers four recognizable scenes from one northern Michigan destination. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
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