Description: Decatur, ILLINOIS - Lincoln Square - Transfer House - 1942: The Transfer House is a historic building located in Central Park in Decatur, Illinois. Built in 1896, the building originally served as a transfer point for Decatur's electric streetcar system. Architect William W. Boyington's design for the building was influenced by a number of Victorian styles, particularly the Richardsonian Romanesque. The building was ultimately moved to Central Park and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Transfer House was built on Lincoln Square (Intersection of N/S Main Street and E/W Main Street) in 1896 to serve as Decatur's main transfer point for City Electric Railway streetcars and Illinois Traction System interurban trains. As Lincoln Square was facing competition from other Decatur business districts, local business leaders felt the square needed a grander replacement for its old transfer building. When the Transfer House opened. This Linen Era postcard, published in 1942, is in good condition, but shows some edge wear. Genuine Curteich-Chicago. “C.T. Art Colortone”. No. 2B-H130.
Price: 9 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Continent: North America
Material: Paper
Theme: Aerial View, Architecture, Cities & Towns, Transportation
Region: Illinois
Country: USA
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Year Manufactured: 1942
Featured Person: William W. Boyington
Subject: Lincoln Square - Transfer House
Postage Condition: Unposted
Architect: William W. Boyington
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
City: Decatur
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Brand/Publisher: Genuine Curteich-Chicago. “C.T. Art Colortone”
