Appleton Wisconsin College Avenue Sears Penny's Coca Cola Cars Postcard 27099

$ 7.9

Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Vintage: Yes Modified Item: No Postage Condition: Unposted Material: Paper City: Appleton Country: United States Region: Wisconsin Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Community Life, Domestic & Family Life, Greetings, Occupational, Transportation, Travel, Street View, Automobiles Subject: Street View Continent: North America Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

Appleton Wisconsin College Avenue Sears Penny's Coca Cola Cars Postcard 27099. Appleton Wisconsin College Avenue Sears Penny's Coca Cola Cars Postcard 27099 This postcard features a lively view of downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, looking along College Avenue. The scene captures a bustling mid-century American streetscape with classic cars lining both sides of the road. Prominent businesses include a large SEARS department store on the left, the J.C. Penney store next to it, and a high-rise building topped with the letters "AAL" (Aid Association for Lutherans), a major local employer at the time. Smaller businesses and a sign for "George Spooner's Lunch" with a Coca-Cola logo are visible on the right. The image conveys a vibrant downtown atmosphere with a mix of retail activity and architectural styles typical of the mid-20th century. The back of the postcard confirms the location as College Avenue in Appleton, Wisconsin, and credits the photo to Guy A. Wyman. It was published by Wyman Post Card Co. of Wausau, Wisconsin. The card has not been postmarked or written on.