1908 Ellsworth College Old Main Iowa Falls IA Postcard Grundy Center IA 1c Stamp

Historical Details Era: Divided Back (1907–1915). Postmark/Date: Handwritten date of August 26, 1908. Postal Status: Postally used and addressed to Miss Myrtle Robbins in Grundy Center, Iowa. Message: Signed by "Pap." Subject: Old Main, the original campus building (founded 1890), which is no longer standing. Condition Report Front: Rich color and clear detail. Minimal surface wear consistent with its 100+ year age. Back: Legible handwriting in pencil. Noticeable "foxing" (aging spots) and some light surface soiling common in antique paper. Edges/Corners: Softening at the corners and minor edge wear; please refer to the high-resolution photos for exact condition. Note: The one-cent domestic postage rate is printed in the stamp box.