Leavenworth KS Kansas United States Penitentiary Aerial View Chrome Postcard

This vintage postcard features an aerial view of the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, one of the most well-known federal penal institutions in the United States. The main building, with its impressive classical architecture and distinctive dome, is prominently displayed along with the surrounding grounds and facilities. The image captures the vast scale of the penitentiary and its rural setting.

Printed by Dunlap Post Card Co., Omaha, Nebraska, and lithographed in the USA by McGrew Color Graphics, this postcard represents a mid-20th century style typical of collector postcards from that era. The photo credit goes to the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. The card provides historical insight into the design and operation of a major federal prison, which housed up to 2,000 inmates and was known for confining more professional offenders. This collectible postcard is an interesting piece for collectors of prison memorabilia, historic architecture, or Kansas landmarks.

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