Decatur TX Texas Wise County Courthouse Chrome Postcard Unused

This postcard showcases the iconic Wise County Courthouse in Decatur, Texas, built in 1895. A timeless historical collectible with vibrant imagery.

• Vintage postcard with a glossy finish
• Printed in the USA, C-17811
• Features detailed courthouse architecture
• Unused and ready for mailing or display

Top to bottom = 5.5 inches, Side to side = 3.5 inches
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This vintage postcard features the historic Wise County Courthouse located in Decatur, Texas, a notable landmark completed in 1895. The building is constructed of the same granite used in the Texas State Capitol, showcasing impressive stonework with precut pieces shipped from Burnet County. Unique construction details include the use of a windlass pulled by donkeys to raise the stones, highlighting early engineering techniques.

Produced by Baxtone with color photography by Lloyd Lane, this postcard is a classic mid-20th century Viewgram type, printed in the USA. The image captures the courthouse's distinctive clock tower and castle-like turrets, set against a bright blue sky with vintage cars in the foreground, adding nostalgic charm. This postcard is a great collectible for enthusiasts of Texas history, architecture, and vintage Americana.

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