Chicago Illinois Post Office And Ravenswood Exchange Bank Real Photo Postcard By Schreurs Studio

The automobile featured represents an early 20th-century luxury touring car, likely from the 1905-1915 period, characterized by its open-top design, external spare tire, and large headlamps. During this era, automobiles were relatively new, expensive, and a prominent symbol of wealth and technological progress, marking a significant shift from traditional horse-drawn transportation. Their appearance on urban streets signaled the dawn of mass motorization and profound changes in personal mobility.