1946 THE MOUNT VERNON MANSION, EAST FRONT ADVERTISEMENT, VINTAGE POSTCARD $49.95
- Learn the history of your country from postcards!!!
- St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States.
- As of the 2020 census, the population was 258,308, making it the fifth-most populous city in Florida and the second-largest city in the Tampa Bay Area, after Tampa.
- It is the largest city in the state that is not a county seat (the city of Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County).
- Along with Clearwater, these cities are part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, the second-largest in Florida with a population of around 2.8 million.
- St. Petersburg is on the Pinellas peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and is connected to mainland Florida to the north.
- Locals often refer to the city as St. Pete. Neighboring St. Pete Beach formally shortened its name in 1994 after a vote by its residents. St. Petersburg is governed by a mayor and city council.
- With an average of 361 days of sunshine annually and a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine (768 days between 1967 and 1969), it is nicknamed "The Sunshine City."
- Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the average water temperature is typically around 76 °F (24 °C).
- Due to its good weather, the city has long been a popular retirement destination, although in recent years the population has moved in a much more youthful direction.
- The postcard is being sold as a single unit and is categorized under Collectibles, Postcards & Supplies, Postcards, and Topographical Postcards. The postcard showcases the theme of Mount Vernon and is a perfect gift for history enthusiasts.
- The primary purpose of postcards as conceived was to be for cheap correspondence.
- Despite the various other purposes, they took on along the way this remained an important use.
- While all of the card types listed here were used for this purpose many low-quality postcards
- were manufactured so they could be sold cheaply to those whose main interest was in sending a message.
- In a time when there were multiple mail deliveries within a single day,
- the combination of price and speed made the use of postcards an effective method of quick communication.
- Blank government-issued posts also fall into this category along with many other forms of business-related cards.
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- Shipping in the US: $2.00 USPS First Class, $0.25 for each additional. "Checking Out" and paying constitute one order.
- If this postcard is super important to you, consider upgrading to a tracked package USPS Ground Advantage.
- The cost is $5.00, and you may choose that option at checkout.
- Canada: $2.50 USPS First Class, $0.25 for each additional.
- "Checking Out" and paying constitute one order.
- We ship in first-class envelopes.
- If you purchase multiple cards, your order may be shipped in multiple envelopes.
- International: $3.00 USPS First Class, $0.25 for each additional. "Checking Out" and paying constitute one order.
- We ship in first-class envelopes.
- If you purchase multiple cards, your order may be shipped in multiple envelopes.
- All Postcards are mailed in protective plastic sleeves.
- Placed inside a sturdy white 16pt cardstock photo mailer.
- A “DO NOT BEND” Sticker is applied.
- We generally ship on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Then posted in USPS First Class Letter Stamped Mail.
- With a domestic 3-5 day delivery timeframe.
- Canada and International please allow 2-3 weeks.