1909 St. Louis MO West Entrance to Portland Place Gatehouse Vintage Postcard For Sale

This original divided-back antique postcard highlights the iconic stone gatehouse at the West Entrance to Portland Place in St. Louis, Missouri. Capturing the early 20th-century architectural elegance of St. Louis\'s Central West End neighborhood, the image reveals grand stone entry arches, manicured trees, residential mansions in the background, and pedestrians in period attire along the walkway.The reverse side features a crisp postal cancellation from St. Louis, Missouri, dated August 2, 1909, accompanied by a green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp. A handwritten message reads: \'Will be over Wednesday evening if nothing occurs to prevent me. If you have any engagement let me know. With Love Anna G.\' addressed to Mrs. G. D. McConnell at 3633 [REDACTED] Ave, City.Constructed on heavy cardstock paper, this historical postcard demonstrates genuine age character, making it an excellent collectible for regional historians, architecture enthusiasts, and St. Louis local memorabilia collectors. It reflects the turn-of-the-century Gilded Age urban planning and private street design that defined early St. Louis residential enclaves.Condition Notes: Postmarked 1909 with green 1-cent Franklin stamp. Features minor corner rounding, faint edge wear, subtle surface toning, and handwritten period ink correspondence.

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