Discover a fascinating piece of Great Lakes maritime history with this vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the majestic SS Ann Arbor No. 5. This iconic car ferry is captured in a striking image, likely docked in Frankfort, Michigan, as indicated by the handwritten caption on the front. The steamship, with its distinctive twin smokestacks billowing smoke, stands proudly in the water against a backdrop of wooded hills, a testament to the bustling era of lake travel and commerce. The crisp photographic detail characteristic of RPPCs brings this historical vessel to life, showcasing its grandeur and significance in Michigan\'s shipping legacy.This collectible postcard offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the engineering and design of early 20th-century Great Lakes ferries. The SS Ann Arbor No. 5 was a vital link for transporting rail cars across Lake Michigan, playing a crucial role in regional transportation and trade for many decades. As a Real Photo Postcard, it provides an authentic, unretouched photographic record, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Michigan memorabilia, Great Lakes history, maritime photography, or vintage transportation ephemera. The back is a standard \"PHOTO POST CARD\" divided back. No written message, postmark date, surnames, address, or stamp type are present on the reverse.
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