Real Photo c1950s Homer Smith Riverboat Steamer Steamboat Sternwheeler Postcard For Sale

Real Photo c1950s Homer Smith Riverboat Steamer Steamboat Sternwheeler PostcardSmall bit of edge and corner wear from storage.Subject: A high-quality vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the legendary Ohio River excursion vessel, the Steamer \"Homer Smith.\"Front Details (The Action):This atmospheric black-and-white photograph captures the \"Homer Smith\" in full motion. The vessel is a classic American sternwheeler, identifiable by its massive rear paddle wheel and ornate multi-deck \"wedding cake\" architecture. The steamer is captured under power, with thick dark smoke billowing from its twin tall smokestacks, creating a dramatic silhouette against the sky. The scene is framed by leafless foreground branches, adding a sense of depth to this historic river scene.Reverse Side Details (The History): Handwritten Identification: Neatly captioned in blue ink: \"Str. \'Homer Smith\'.\" Stamp Box: Features a Kodak Paper mark, identifying this as a high-quality professional photographic strike. Layout: Standard divided back for correspondence and addressing. Postmarked: Unused (New Old Stock).Condition Report:This postcard is in Excellent (EX) vintage condition. Visuals: The photographic image is remarkably sharp with high contrast and a glossy finish. Preservation: The paper is bright and clean; the handwriting is bold and perfectly legible. Structure: The corners are razor-sharp with no rounding or \"bumping\"; the edges are straight and original.Era:Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1960s). While the original Homer Smith operated between 1914 and 1928, this specific postcard is a high-quality mid-century photographic reproduction of a classic historical negative. These were produced for maritime enthusiasts and collectors during the post-war resurgence of interest in America\'s \"Steamboat Age.\"Current Status:The original Homer Smith was a famed excursion steamer that primarily traveled the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. It was tragically destroyed by fire at its winter quarters in 1928. Because of its relatively short but legendary career, high-quality photographic records of the vessel are rare and highly sought after. This card is a premier artifact for collectors of Ohio River history, steamboat memorabilia, and American maritime photography.