New York City NY Broad Street Curb Brokers 1925 Divided Back Postcard Used

This vintage postcard captures a bustling scene on Broad Street in New York City, looking toward the Sub-Treasury on Wall Street. The image showcases the historic open-air market where stocks not listed on the exchanges were traded, known as the Curb Brokers area, active from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The postcard features early 20th-century architecture with the iconic triangular roof building prominently displayed. A large crowd is visible, along with period automobiles, illustrating the vibrant financial district life of the era.

Printed by Brown Bros, this postcard dates from the early 1920s, as confirmed by the 1925 postmark on the reverse. Measuring the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, it is a paper postcard produced using a colorized photo technique common at the time. The back includes a handwritten message and a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp, adding to its collectible historic charm. This piece is a notable collectible for those interested in financial history, New York City landmarks, and vintage Americana.

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