​⚡ RARE VINTAGE 1971 WORLD TRADE CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION QSL POSTCARD ⚡

Historic NYC Twin Towers Construction Aerial View + 1971 Shortwave Listener Log for TI9J!

​Up for sale is a rare original vintage 1971 Shortwave Listener (SWL) QSL postcard sent by David Schoen (WDX2QUK / ARRL SWL Bureau) of Ballston Spa, NY.

​The front of the postcard features a stunning aerial photo of the Lower Manhattan Skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, prominently showcasing One World Trade Center actively under construction! The printed text on the back explicitly references the rising Twin Tower: "One of the twin towers of the World Trade Center looms upward at right. When completed they will be the two tallest buildings in the world."

​✨ KEY HISTORICAL & COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS:

• ​🏙️ World Trade Center Construction: Rare period photo capturing 1 WTC being built in late 1960s/1970, with historic descriptive text on back.

• ​📻 Detailed CW Shortwave Log: Dated 25 FEB 1971 on 21040 kHz C.W. (15\text{-Meter} Ham Band) targeting station TI9J, with signal reports ("589 Some QRM in New York City").

• ​📝 Confirmed Logs: Records reception for stations W9GIC, W9MAF, WB4SLH, YU2UVW, and W9QQN.

• ​🏷️ Original ARRL SWL Label: Features David Schoen's official WDX2QUK / ARRL SWL Bureau label and original DEC 29 1971 date stamp.

​🔍 CONDITION REPORT:

• ​Overall Condition: Very Good vintage pre-owned condition.

• ​Front Photo: Deep color, sharp image contrast, light edge handling wear.

• ​Back Card: Clean handwritten ink log entries, red ink circle accents, crisp postal date stamp.

• ​Please inspect all high-resolution photos with ruler overlays for exact dimensions and visual condition prior to purchase.

​📦 PACKAGING & SHIPPING:

• ​🛡️ Packed with Care: Placed inside a protective clear sleeve with a rigid cardboard backing board, shipped flat in a sturdy cardboard mailer to prevent bending.

• ​🚀 Fast Shipping: Ships promptly via USPS Ground Advantage fully insured with tracking provided.