This is an original divided back topographical postcard featuring a printed color view of Heidelberg Castle from the terrace (\"Heidelberg von der Terrasse\"), published by Verlag Franz Hayer of Munich.
- Postage & Cancel: Franked with a pair of green 5 Pfennig Germania stamps (Deutsches Reich). Postmarked in Frankfurt (Main) on July 21, 1914.
- Addressee: Hand-addressed to a recipient on Melrose Ave in Chicago, Illinois.
- Message: Features a short handwritten English message noting the sender\'s visit to the castle.
Heidelberg Castle & Postal Context
Heidelberg Castle (Schloss Heidelberg) is one of the most famous ruins in Germany. Partially destroyed by the French in the 17th century and further ruined by a lightning strike in 1764, the imposing ruins later became a central symbol of German Romanticism, drawing tourists and artists from across the globe.
Although the sender\'s message notes they were visiting Heidelberg, the card was postmarked in Frankfurt (Main), a major commercial hub and international transit center located about 80 kilometers to the north. Frankfurt served as a primary routing point for outbound international mail heading to the United States. Notably, this card was processed on July 21, 1914, just one week before the official outbreak of World War I, making it a late piece of peacetime transatlantic tourist mail.
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