LIME KILN Allentown PA Industrial History Quarry Pennsylvania Postcard DB 1907

  • This Divided Back postcard shows an image of a Lime Kiln near Allentown Pennsylvania.
  • Research indicates that this particular lime kiln was not known as a famous landmark and most likely was a privately owned kiln.
  • The image shows the stone structure off to the left with smoke or dust coming out the top.  A wood "roof" comes out of this side held up simply by wood pieces.
  • To the right is a pile of stone and a rock face that might indicate that the quarry is right there.
  • ON THE FRONT: "Lime Kiln, Allentown, Pa." 
    • TYPE:  Divided Back 
    LOCATION: United States
    PUBLISHED/MARKED: Hugh C. Leighton Co. Manufacturers / Printed in Germany / 25750

    POSTMARK: None, Not Mailed
    STAMP: None
    CONDITION: Unused with no writing, stamp or postmark.  The postcard has darkened or yellowed with age.  The corner points are a bit dull.

    Will be shipped in a plastic sleeve.
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