Rockefeller Memorial Chapel University of Chicago Illinois Rockefeller Postcard

Description: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel University of Chicago Rockefeller Vintage Postcard. Rockefeller Chapel is a Gothic Revival chapel on the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Designed by architect Bertram Goodhue between 1918 and 1924, and built between 1925 and 1928 without the use of structural steel, it contains about 70 integrated figural sculptures by sculptors Lee Lawrie and Ulric Ellerhusen, and interior work by mosaicist Hildreth Meiere. Today the chapel is used for ecumenical worship services, university convocations, guest speakers, musical programs, weddings, memorial services, and occasional film screenings. It occupies most of a block and can seat 1700 people. Postmarked October 17, 1957 in Chicago Illinois to Lydia Preston in San Diego, California. Curt Teich Co. 1898-1978 Chicago, IL 4C-K664 dated 1954: Curt Teich became an early publisher of postcards but did not begin printing them in number himself until 1908. Most of the company's postcards had white borders. The company employed offset printing beginning in 1907 and began producing linen postcards in the early 1930s. The Curt Teich Company employed various credit lines, including Curteich-Chicago, C. T. American Art, and C. T. Photochrome. After 1930 card numbers began with a number corresponding to the last digit of the year it was published in followed by a letter series denoting the decade. After 1930 card numbers began with a number corresponding to the last digit of the year it was published in followed by a letter series denoting the decade (A-30's, B-40's, C-50's, D-60's, E-70's) Please review the photos carefully for condition and detail. Normal wear associated with an old postcard might have creases, corner bumps, ink on the front etc. There is a crease.

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Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

End Time: 2025-02-05T01:28:33.000Z

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