{"product_id":"cadillac-michigan-vintage-postcards","title":"Cadillac Michigan Postcards, Lake Mitchell, Cooley Bridge, 4 Vintage Linen Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four postcards are in very good vintage condition, with bright colors, clean unused backs, and no writing or tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-post-card-collection\" title=\"Set of 4 vintage scenic postcards\"\u003eSet of 4 vintage scenic postcards\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/michigan-great-lakes\" title=\"Cadillac, Michigan\"\u003e Cadillac, Michigan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1936 to 1948, circa 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed postcard cardstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful vintage scenic travel postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each measures 5.5 x 3.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePostage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unused and unposted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Cadillac Michigan Scenes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanal at Lake Mitchell:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree-lined canal connecting Cadillac's lakes, with a small boat on the water and docks along the shoreline. Postcard number 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePark of the Lakes Pavilion:\u003c\/strong\u003e A waterfront recreation pavilion surrounded by mature green trees. Postcard number 7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMortimer E. Cooley Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLake Mitchell:\u003c\/strong\u003e A broad view of Lake Mitchell showing a sandy shoreline, sailboat, motorboat, and swimmers' diving platform. Postcard number 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition: Very Good Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll four postcards have strong, colorful illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scenic images and printed captions remain clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo writing on the front or back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo postage stamps or postal cancellations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo rips or tears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll four retain their original printed descriptions on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe postcards have clean, attractive fronts suitable for collecting or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues and Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor age-related handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight edge and corner wear visible on some cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall areas of light age toning on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652443640063,"sku":"B5-T15-3544","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Set_of_4_vintage_scenic_postcards.jpg?v=1791913109","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/cadillac-michigan-vintage-postcards","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}