Cleveland Ohio Postcard Set, Hungarian Correspondence, 1907
25.500 Ft
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Step back in time to 1907: A Tale of Two Worlds
Imagine the bustling streets of Cleveland in 1907. It was the "Sixth City" of America and the second home to thousands of Hungarian immigrants seeking the American Dream. Among them was Mr. Belatinyi, a man with a keen eye for beauty and a deep love for his family back in Budapest.
This exclusive 3-piece postcard set is a preserved "time capsule" of his journey. These are not just postcards; they are a bridge between the Gilded Age of America and Old-World Europe.
The Collection Includes:
The New Rockefeller Building: A symbol of immense wealth and the industrial power of John D. Rockefeller’s empire.
Euclid Avenue (Millionaires' Row): Once described as the "most beautiful street in the world." You can almost hear the horse-drawn carriages and the first motor cars in this vibrant street scene.
The Hollenden Hotel: The pinnacle of Cleveland luxury, where Presidents and celebrities stayed.
Size: approx. 14 cm x 9 cm (5.5 x 3.5 inches) - Standard Antique Size.
Why this set is a Must-Have for Collectors:
The Human Connection: Each card features dense, handwritten messages in Hungarian, capturing the personal thoughts of an immigrant living through the height of the Great Migration.
Postal Gem: The reverse sides are a philatelist's dream! They feature original US stamps, Cleveland postmarks, and the rare "Magyar Kir. Posta" (Royal Hungarian Post) arrival stamps from Budapest.
Investment Grade: Finding three matching cards from the same year, same sender, and in such remarkable condition is exceptionally rare.
Perfect for historical archives, museum displays, or the private collection of someone who cherishes American-Hungarian heritage.
Cleveland Ohio Postcard Set, Hungarian Correspondence, 1907
25.500 Ft
Imagine the bustling streets of Cleveland in 1907. It was the "Sixth City" of America and the second home to thousands of Hungarian immigrants seeking the American Dream. Among them was Mr. Belatinyi, a man with a keen eye for beauty and a deep love for his family back in Budapest.
This exclusive 3-piece postcard set is a preserved "time capsule" of his journey. These are not just postcards; they are a bridge between the Gilded Age of America and Old-World Europe.
The Collection Includes:
The New Rockefeller Building: A symbol of immense wealth and the industrial power of John D. Rockefeller’s empire.
Euclid Avenue (Millionaires' Row): Once described as the "most beautiful street in the world." You can almost hear the horse-drawn carriages and the first motor cars in this vibrant street scene.
The Hollenden Hotel: The pinnacle of Cleveland luxury, where Presidents and celebrities stayed.
Size: approx. 14 cm x 9 cm (5.5 x 3.5 inches) - Standard Antique Size.
Why this set is a Must-Have for Collectors:
The Human Connection: Each card features dense, handwritten messages in Hungarian, capturing the personal thoughts of an immigrant living through the height of the Great Migration.
Postal Gem: The reverse sides are a philatelist's dream! They feature original US stamps, Cleveland postmarks, and the rare "Magyar Kir. Posta" (Royal Hungarian Post) arrival stamps from Budapest.
Investment Grade: Finding three matching cards from the same year, same sender, and in such remarkable condition is exceptionally rare.
Perfect for historical archives, museum displays, or the private collection of someone who cherishes American-Hungarian heritage.