{"product_id":"thousands-of-uncle-sams-sailors-stereoview-keystone-view-co-1910s-illinois","title":"Thousands of Uncle Sam's Sailors Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1910s Illinois","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique stereoview card titled \"Thousands of Uncle Sam's Sailors\" showcases a large formation of sailors at the Great Lakes Training Station in Illinois. The image captures a wide view of the parade ground with hundreds of white-uniformed sailors lined up in rows in front of a prominent training station building featuring a tall clock tower. The card is published by Keystone View Company, a major producer of stereographs in the early 20th century. Printed text around the image includes the publisher's locations-Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; London, England; Sydney, Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the card provides detailed historical context about the Great Lakes Training Station, describing its role as a wartime naval training school that accommodated over 20,000 men, the size of the grounds, and the living conditions of the sailors. It also emphasizes the discipline, hygiene, and quality of meals served at the station. This stereoview is mounted on curved cardboard, typical of Keystone View Co.'s production style in the 1910s, making it a classic example for collectors interested in military history, naval subjects, or vintage stereoscopic photography.\u003cbr\u003e_____\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease view pictures. Let me know if you have any questions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item will ship in a padded envelope.\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":48477821337817,"sku":"3031","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/FyzGyRaU_0.jpg?v=1774990092","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/thousands-of-uncle-sams-sailors-stereoview-keystone-view-co-1910s-illinois","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}