Portland OR Oregon Temple Beth Israel Divided Back Postcard Edw. H. Mitchell

This vintage postcard features the iconic Temple Beth Israel in Portland, Oregon, showcasing its distinctive twin towers and intricate stained glass windows with a prominent Star of David. The architectural details reflect the historic design of this prominent Jewish synagogue, making it a fascinating collectible for enthusiasts of religious landmarks and Portland history alike. The postcard's vibrant color palette and fine detail suggest it is a linen type postcard, popular in the early to mid-20th century for their textured finish and enhanced color saturation.

Published by Edw. H. Mitchell, a renowned San Francisco-based postcard publisher, this postcard is an original printed in the United States. The back of the card indicates a domestic postage rate of one cent, placing its era roughly in the 1910s to 1930s. Its standard size of approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches fits typical postcard dimensions from that period. This piece is ideal for collectors interested in early 20th-century American religious architecture or vintage postcards from the Pacific Northwest.

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