NY New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Building 1918 White Border Postcard

This vintage postcard features a detailed color illustration of the iconic Metropolitan Life Insurance Building in New York City, located at No. 1 Madison Avenue opposite Madison Square. The building, renowned for its elegant white marble façade, stands 700 feet tall with 52 stories and a large illuminated clock visible for miles at night. The postcard showcases early 20th-century architecture and urban life with street scenes including vehicles and pedestrians.

Printed by I. Tinkelstein & Son, this standard-sized (5.5 x 3.5 in) postcard dates back to August 1918, as indicated by the postmark and U.S. 1 cent stamp. The back includes a handwritten message addressed to Master Robert Phillips in Bethel, Connecticut. Collectors will appreciate the historical significance of this licensed original postcard capturing a landmark of New York City's skyline from over a century ago.

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