Wiesbaden, Germany

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Wiesbaden, Germany: This vintage black-and-white postcard depicts a bustling scene in Wiesbaden, Germany, featuring the city's Hauptbahnhof (main train station) prominently in the foreground, accompanied by a markedly contrasting modern high-rise building to the left. The surrounding area is lively with numerous vehicles and pedestrians, under a sky slightly overcast, encapsulating a mid-20th-century urban landscape. Imposing yet elegant architecture dominates the view, with the clock tower of the station serving as a distinct focal point.
Wiesbaden, Germany

This vintage black-and-white postcard depicts a bustling scene in Wiesbaden, Germany, featuring the city's Hauptbahnhof (main train station) prominently in the foreground, accompanied by a markedly contrasting modern high-rise building to the left. The surrounding area is lively with numerous vehicles and pedestrians, under a sky slightly overcast, encapsulating a mid-20th-century urban landscape. Imposing yet elegant architecture dominates the view, with the clock tower of the station serving as a distinct focal point.

Name/Title

Wiesbaden, Germany

Entry/Object ID

chs-015111

Description

A vintage airmail postcard dated July 18, 1958, with a 6-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring a red airplane. The postcard, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Greenwood Sr. in Chester, New York, includes a handwritten message expressing the sender’s enjoyment of a lovely place and beautiful views. The postcard also shows a cancellation mark from "AIR FORCE POSTAL SERVICE," indicating it was sent through military mail.

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Wiesbaden (City) - Darmstadt - Hesse - Germany

Collection

Shirley Greenwood Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

Jun 18, 1958

Dimensions

Height

10.5 cm

Width

14.9 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026