This vintage postcard features a steam locomotive in Amory, Mississippi, built in 1926 and used to transport F.D. Roosevelt from Birmingham to Memphis during World War II. The locomotive was gifted to the City of Amory on October 29, 1953, and is a monument to the steam engine era. The postcard is postmarked October 29, 1953, and has a handwritten message discussing the weather and engine pictures.
Details:
Type: Vintage Postcard
Condition: as pictured
Postmark Date: October 29, 1953
Location: Amory, Mississippi
Publisher/Photographer: Colorama
Stamp: 5-cent George Washington stamp
Message: Handwritten message about the weather and engine pictures
Dimensions: Standard postcard size
Perfect for: Collectors of vintage postcards, steam engine enthusiasts, and historical memorabilia.
Condition of postcard is normal with age, and storage might have some yellowing/tanning, creases and edge dents, edge/corner wear and other wear, and could have writing on front and/or back.
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