Pittsburg Bank for Savings at night, Pittsburgh, PA, 1909
- Card type
- Linen
About this postcard
Night view of the Pittsburg Bank for Savings, its windows lit against a dark, cloud-streaked sky and a full moon. Lower commercial blocks flank the bank, including a building at left lettered "DURAND'S" with arched storefronts, and a few small figures stand on the sidewalk at the corner. The sender's note, "our office Bldg.," suggests a workplace connection to the building. In 1909 Pittsburgh was a major industrial and banking center, and downtown buildings often housed banks alongside commercial offices. The city was officially spelled Pittsburg that year; Pittsburgh restored the h in 1911.
Postcard Details
26 Hloon Ave E. Cleveland
Postcard record
| Postmarked | , PITTSBURG, PA |
|---|---|
| Series | 83-2 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Place addressed | Mrs H M Yarrington, 26 Hloon Ave, E. Cleveland |
| Place depicted | Pittsburg Bank for Savings, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Stamp | 1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides |
| Stamp | 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides |
| Notes | Linen-textured stock with a white border carrying the printed caption; small publisher device and card number at lower right; faint smudge/erasure at lower left. Postmark: PITTSBURG, PA JUL 24 7-PM 1909 — divided-back "POST CARD" stock with "Place Stamp" box; white border on front; purple-ink writing; light edge wear and slight toning. |
Cite this card
Pittsburg Bank for Savings at night, Pittsburgh, PA, 1909, postcard, c. 1909. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/pittsburg-bank-for-savings-at-night-pittsburgh-pa-1909. Accessed November 2, 2026.