Bank of Poplar Bluff, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
c. 1914–1915
About this postcard
Color lithographic view of the Bank of Poplar Bluff's Neo-Classical stone building at 200 S. Main Street. The classical-revival facade features prominent columns flanking a grand arched entrance, with the date legend '1886 BANK OF POPLAR BLUFF 1914' carved into the stone lintel above the doorway. An American flag is mounted on the roof, and ornate iron-style street lamps stand in front of the bank. A neighboring storefront, Missouri Public Utilities Co., is visible through the door glass at right.
Physical Description
About the Publisher
Curt Teich Company (C.T. Photochrom imprint)
Chicago, Illinois
Era: c. 1900–1920s
Styles: Lithographic washes over halftone prints to make cards look like hand-colored photographs.
Identifying mark: Cards feature the "C.T. Photochrom" logo or text, often accompanied by a serial number and a small 'A' or other letter codes denoting the specific printing run.
Common subjects: Photo-based scenic views and town scenes made to look hand-colored.
Original postcard believed to be in the public domain. This digital scan is made freely available by Historic Poplar Bluff for research, education, publication, and reuse. Attribution to the Historic Poplar Bluff Postcard Collection is appreciated.