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you're looking at an authentic piece of New York City history! This vibrant chrome postcard captures Times Square at night circa 1992 illuminated by the iconic neon billboards of the era including Sony Coca-Cola and Panasonic.
Postmarked April 23 1993 this genuine used postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into Manhattan's most famous intersection during a pivotal transitional period before its massive corporate redevelopment.
This striking night photograph showcases Times Square in all its neon glory with brilliant illuminated advertisements dominating the famous intersection. The Broadway theater marquee for '42nd Street' (noting 'David Merrick's' production and choreographer 'Gower Champion') is prominently featured allowing precise dating of this scene.
The dynamic composition captures the essence of the 'Crossroads of the World' with its towering skyscrapers light trails from moving vehicles and the bustling energy that defines this iconic Manhattan location. The words 'TIMES SQUARE' appear in large outlined letters at the top of the image.
Published by City Merchandise of Brooklyn NY (Card #CM92-28) with photography credited to Alan Schein a noted urban landscape photographer. The postcard features the distinctive glossy finish and vibrant color reproduction characteristic of premium chrome postcards.
This postcard captures Times Square at a critical moment in its history – after emerging from the gritty 1970s-80s era but before the massive corporate redevelopment and 'Disneyfication' that would transform it in the mid-to-late 1990s. What you're seeing is a vanishing New York that no longer exists!
The visible advertisements theater marquees and urban landscape provide valuable documentation of this world-famous intersection during a fascinating transition period. For historians New York enthusiasts and collectors of urban Americana this represents a significant visual record.
Good used condition consistent with a postcard from the early 1990s that was actually mailed and enjoyed. The front shows several noticeable scratches or creases some edge and corner wear minor scuffing and a few small spots from handling.
Despite these condition issues the colors remain vibrant and the image is clear and highly viewable. The back shows some light yellowing/aging around the edges minor smudging and a few small stains but the handwriting postmark and stamp are all intact and legible.
See photos for exact condition - what you see is what you'll receive!
This postcard dates precisely to 1992-1993 as evidenced by both the card identifier 'CM92-28' (indicating a 1992 printing) and the clear April 23 1993 postmark from York Illinois. The 29¢ Harry S. Truman stamp (from the Great Americans definitive series) further confirms this dating.
The specific billboards and advertisements visible particularly the Broadway show '42nd Street ' provide additional confirmation of the early 1990s timeframe. This places the postcard squarely in the Modern chrome era of postcard production.
While not extremely rare this specific card has becoming increasingly difficult to find with this exact combination of billboards and advertisements. The particular view of Times Square from this era - showing the '42nd Street' theater marquee - makes it more desirable to specialized collectors.
As physical ephemera from this transitional period in New York City's history continues to disappear authentic documentation like this postcard becomes more valuable to collectors and historians alike. The specific publisher series (City Merchandise CM92-28) is not commonly found on the market.
There's something magical about holding an authentic piece of history in your hands. Unlike digital images this postcard is a tangible connection to a New York City that has largely vanished replaced by the more corporate sanitized Times Square of today.
Imagine the stories this card could tell - sent from a visitor experiencing the energy and excitement of New York carrying their personal message across the country. The handwritten note on the back adds another layer of human connection to this historical artifact.
As fewer people send physical postcards and vintage examples are lost to time these windows into our shared past become increasingly precious. Each year thousands of vintage postcards are discarded damaged or lost forever - making those that remain an increasingly finite resource.
In our digital age there's a profound satisfaction in collecting tangible pieces of history. Postcard collecting connects us to the places people and moments that shaped our world in a way that digital images simply cannot match.
When you add this Times Square postcard to your collection you're not just acquiring an image - you're becoming the custodian of an authentic historical artifact. Feel the same card that traveled through the postal system in 1993 carrying someone's personal message and memories of their New York visit.
Display it share it research it and enjoy the unique connection it provides to Times Square's fascinating evolution. There's simply no substitute for owning the real thing!
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All postcards are shipped with secure rigid protection to ensure they arrive in the same condition shown in the photos. Delivery confirmation is provided on all domestic shipments.
Authentic pieces of New York City history like this are becoming increasingly hard to find. Once this postcard is sold I have no way of knowing when - or if - I'll find another example from this specific time period showing this exact view.
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