1942 Consumers Power Company Plant Saginaw Michigan Industrial Postcard For Sale

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1942 Consumers Power Company Plant Saginaw Michigan Industrial Postcard:
$9.99

Up for sale is an antique linen postcard featuring the Consumers Power Company plant in Saginaw, Michigan. The vibrant, textured finish characteristic of the Curt Teich "Art-Colortone" style showcases the industrial facility against a clear blue sky. The front caption reads: "CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, SAGINAW, MICH." and carries the code 3A-H1545 in the bottom right corner.

Historical Details:
- Postmark: Saginaw, Mich. (May 4, 1942)
- Stamp: 1-cent Defense stamp, featuring the Statue of Liberty (Industry-Agriculture)
- Addressee: Mr. and Mrs. Art De-Forest, Raymond, Washington, R.F.D. #1, Box 241

Message Highlights:
- Dated "May 4. 1942", the sender writes to relatives about their recent trip back to Michigan from Washington, noting "we had a good trip... only had one flat tire". The message reflects the era, as they mention being "here in a camp ground" and the need to "look for work".

Condition:
- Used/Posted. The card shows typical age-related wear with light rounding to the corners and minor edge toning. Please review the high-resolution front and back scans provided to determine the exact condition for yourself before purchasing.