Description: 96707-C ROCKLIFFE MANSION, HANNIBAL, MISSOURIRockcliffe Mansion, 1000 West Bird Street, Hannibal, Ralls County, MissouriWhen Mark Twain made his last visit to Hannibal in 1902, he addressed 300 guests from the magnificent stairway in Rockcliffe. The spacious RECEPTION HALL evokes the feeling of an English country home. Furnished with original family antiques, visitors enjoy the many rooms so rich in personality and warmth.Architect: Barnett, Haynes & BarnettArchitectural style: Colonial Revival Photo by Art GrossmannPublished by Art Grossmann Photo Illustration, 14475 Greencastle Drive, Chesterfield, MissouriMade by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY..........................Rockcliffe Mansion is located in Hannibal, Missouri (USA) and was built in 1898 by John J. Cruikshank, Jr, a descendant of Scottish immigrants, whose fortune was founded on lumber. He erected the residence on West Bird Street. It came to be acknowledged as the most imposing, beautiful and costly residential structure in that part of the state of Missouri. "By reason of its location on a high, rocky eminence, overlooking the entire city [and the Mississippi River], it [was] termed 'Rock Cliff' [later known as "Rockcliffe"], and is one of the many attractions of the city invariably viewed by strangers and tourists visiting Hannibal." It is located in the Maple Avenue Historic District. This vintage postcard features a stunning photo by Art Grossman of the Rockliffe Mansion in Hannibal, Missouri. The card is an original, unposted, and divided back postcard with a chrome and scallop-edged design. It is a single unit with a size of Continental (6 x 4 in) and was manufactured in 1974 by Art Grossman Photo Illustration in Chesterfield, Missouri. The postcard showcases the beautiful Colonial Revival architecture of the Rockliffe Mansion, built in 1898 by John J. Cruikshank, Jr. It is a great addition to any collection and perfect for anyone interested in tourism, vintage decor, or historical figures. The postcard is a genuine piece of history and a great way to remember the iconic author Mark Twain.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
Artist: Photo by Art Grossman
Featured Person: Mark Twain
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Material: Cardboard, Paper
Year Manufactured: 1974
City: Hannibal
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Art Grossman Photo Illustration, Chesterfield, Missouri
Subject: 1974 Rockliffe Mansion, Hannibal, Missouri Vintage Postcard UNP
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Continent: North America
Unit Type: Unit
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Country: United States
Region: Missouri
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Exhibitions, Famous Places, Historical Figures, Tourism, Vintage decor, Interior decor and furniture, Built in 1898 by John J. Cruikshank, Jr, Maple Avenue Historic District, 'Rock Cliff', Architectural style: Colonial Revival
Features: Chrome, Die-Cut, Divided Back, Scallop-edged
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Unit Quantity: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
