Chicago IL Madison & State Sts. Busy City Street Scene WB Postcard 1915-1930

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View Chicago IL Madison & State Sts. Busy City Street Scene WB Postcard 1915-1930 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Published by Gerson Bros., Chicago. Location/Subject: Madison & State Sts., Chicago, Illinois, USA. Publisher: Gerson Bros., Chicago. Minor corner wear and slight edge discoloration consistent with age. A classic White Border era postcard depicting the bustling intersection of Madison & State Streets in Chicago, Illinois. The scene captures an active urban environment with several prominent multi-story buildings showcasing early 20th-century architecture. Pedestrians can be seen on the sidewalks, and streetcar tracks are visible on the street, indicating the era's typical transportation. The lower levels of the buildings feature storefronts, some with awnings. This unposted card provides a vivid glimpse into Chicago's vibrant city life during the White Border period, roughly 1915-1930, making it a desirable piece for collectors of historical city scenes and Illinoisiana. Published by Gerson Bros., Chicago. Postcard Details: Era: White Border Location/Subject: Madison & State Sts., Chicago, Illinois, USA Publisher: Gerson Bros., Chicago Condition: Unposted. Minor corner wear and slight edge discoloration consistent with age. A faint handwritten '200' is present on the reverse, likely an old inventory mark. Postmark: nan *This description was generated by AI - it may have some inaccurate details about the card. I try to vet all information myself, however some details may be overlooked. Thanks so much for checking out this vintage/antique postcard! Be sure to browse my other postcard listings. I will happily consider offers for all of my postcards! You can save on shipping by purchasing multiple items—I’ll automatically combine shipping for anything bought at the same time. If you're buying more than one card, just add them to your cart and check out when you're ready. For postcards priced over $20 (Buy It Now): I ship these first-class in a sturdy cardboard mailer, with the postcard protected in a hard plastic top loader. For postcards under $20 and auction wins: These are shipped using eBay’s standard envelope service (delivered by USPS), packed in a semi-rigid mailer. If you prefer upgraded protection with first-class shipping, please message me before completing your payment. Important note about eBay standard envelope shipping: This option doesn’t get scanned like regular packages, so tracking can sometimes be inaccurate. It may show as “delivered” once it reaches your local post office—even if it hasn't arrived at your door yet. Please be patient, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you’re concerned about delivery. *To keep shipping costs reasonable for customers outside of the U.S., international orders do not include tracking* Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.