PROVINCETOWN, MA, 19TH CENT, COLOR MORALIZING. REV: ADVERT QUINCY, IL J D LEVY For Sale

YOU HAVE A HIGHLY COVETED AND SCARCEORIGINAL PICTORAL VIEW OF THE CONTRAST BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL, MORALISTICALLY PRESENTED IN THE STYLE OF A COLOR CARTOON SKETCH OF PROVINCETOWN, MA. ON THE TIP OF CAPE COD. THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE COLORFUL 19TH CENTURY BROADSIDE CONTAINS A PICTORAL ADVERTISMENT IN BLACK & WHITE FOR J. D. LEVY'S MODEL CLOTHING EMPORIUM ON THE CORNER OF 3RD STREET AND MARKET SQUARE IN OLD DOWNTOWN QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

THIS IS THE COVER PAGE FROM SOMETHING CALLED THE HEADLIGHT SERIES.This specific page features a wonderfully detailed, stylized bird’s eyeview map depicting historical development, industry and early transportationcharacteristic of the late 19th century Industrial growth. Quincy, illinois on the Mississippi River played an important part in that growth.1910 bird’s eye viewof Provincetown and its harbor at the tip of Cape Cod. The banner is customized with “The People’sHead-Light” The year marks a turningpoint in the history of Provincetown.The Pilgrim monument had been completed; it was to honor the Pilgrims’first landing in the new world in 1620.By 1910 the town was transitioning from a maritime hub to a creativecommunity. The railroads made the tripto Cape Cod accessible. The influx oftravel brought many artists and creative minds establishing the area as one ofthe oldest art colonies. The custombanner tells us it was issued as a special promotional supplement. “Head Light” was as common name in the late19th and early 20th century. It served to highlight the physicallighthouses as well as the publications that were meant to enlighten thepublic.

Opposite side: Historical engraving of the J.D. Levy &Co. “Mammoth Establish” clothing store building located at 313 & 315Hampshire St in Quincy, IL. Theengraving features the multi-story brick wholesale and retail clothingbuilding. An American flag is flying onthe roof, and the store is surrounded by horse-drawn carriages on thestreet. J.D. Levy and his familyestablished the emporium around 1870 and served the surrounding area as well asa massive distribution of clothing across several states. The store closed in 1896 after the death ofJ.D. Levy. The Quincy Paper Box Companyoccupied the space for many years.