Omaha NE 1881 Cover to Frankford Philadelphia PA 3c Stamp Transit Marks Sta F

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Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

This is a postal history cover sent from Omaha, Nebraska, to the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1881. The year is determined by a contemporary pencil notation on the front of the cover. Postage: 3 cents, paid by a stamp. Address and Markings: From: Omaha, Nebraska To: Mrs. Edwin Emerson, 4324 Paul St, Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa. Additional Markings: A pencil notation on the left side reads "Mrs. Edwin Emerson / Oct 7. 81." Postal Route and Transit: Departure: Postmarked in Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, October 7, 1881, at 12:00 PM (Noon). Transit: Received a postmark in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, October 9, 1881, at 10:00 PM. Arrival: Postmarked at the Frankford Station F post office in Philadelphia on Monday, October 10, 1881. The cover traveled from Omaha to its final destination in Philadelphia over approximately 3 days. Total Transit Time: Approximately 2 days and 22 hours between the first and last postmarks. Approximate Travel Distance: The distance between Omaha, NE, and Philadelphia, PA, is approximately 1,300 miles (2,100 km). Historical Information: On This Date: In October 1881, the United States was still processing the assassination of President James A. Garfield, who had died the previous month. The trial of his assassin, Charles Guiteau, was a major national news story at the time this letter was in transit. Recipient Address Then and Now: The address 4324 Paul Street is located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, a historic neighborhood. The current structure at this address is a residential row house that appears consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century architecture.

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