St. Paul's Cathedral stands behind a lawn and sidewalk, seen from a corner. The Gothic Revival church has two tall spires flanking the entrance facade and smaller turrets along its side, with neighboring buildings at the left edge. Dedicated in 1906 in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, it serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and is known for its German-influenced Gothic design and twin towers.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
June. 30, 43
Dear Brother,
I've been busy hav[ing]
my glasses changed.
My eyes are getting
better. (It took 4 wks
for the exams, & adjustment)
We are anxiously waiting
for you to get your
vacation to see you
once again.
Glad to [illegible]
[illegible]
From Rosamond
Linen-textured stock with visible crosshatch grain; printed card number 22 at upper right; abrasion/scuff marks in the sky area; narrow margins, no white border.
Postmark: PITTSBURGH, PA. JUL 30 4:30 PM 1943 — WWII-era linen card; the "BUY WAR SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS" text is a printed heading on the card, not a slogan cancel; green 1¢ Industry-Agriculture (For Defense) stamp; divided back, vertical publication imprint (Colourpicture Publication, Cambridge, Mass.) with "Superior Quality IRAS Brand" publisher's seal; message dated June 30, 1943; heavy black ink scribble over the closing lines at bottom.
Cite this card
St. Paul's Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA, 1943, postcard, c. 1943. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/st-pauls-cathedral-pittsburgh-pa-1943. Accessed November 2, 2026.
