{"product_id":"iowa-city-ia-university-of-iowa-hancher-auditorium-chrome-postcard-es-n-len","title":"Iowa City IA University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium Chrome Postcard Es-N-Len","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard showcases the iconic Hancher Auditorium, a modern architectural gem on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Features Hancher Auditorium architecture \u003cbr\u003e• Standard postcard size \u003cbr\u003e• Photographed by Es-N-Len \u003cbr\u003e• Blank back for writing or collecting \u003cbr\u003e• Made in the USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop to bottom = 3.5 inches, side to side = 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e_______________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the original Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by architect Max Abramovitz, the building opened in 1972 and served as a major cultural icon for the university and the state for over 30 years. \u003cbr\u003eIt was named in honor of Virgil Melvin Hancher, who served as the thirteenth president of the University of Iowa from 1940 to 1964. \u003cbr\u003eThe facility was severely damaged by a historic flood in 2008, which led to its closure and the eventual construction of a new replacement auditorium. \u003cbr\u003eDemolition of the original structure, shown in this image, began in September 2013 to make way for future campus developments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us with your questions or concerns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48485727437017,"sku":"60624","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/StkTfcY0_0.jpg?v=1775246750","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/iowa-city-ia-university-of-iowa-hancher-auditorium-chrome-postcard-es-n-len","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}