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Railroad Stations Forever Stamps

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Noteworthy railroad stations began brightening the American landscape by the 1870s and, although many fell to the wrecking ball once they had outlived their original purpose, hundreds survived. This issuance of five different Stamps features five architectural gems that continue to play an important role in their community.

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Value:  66¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue:  March 9, 2023
First Day City:  Cincinnati, Ohio
Printed by:  Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method:  Offset, Flexographic
Format:  Panes of 20

Stamp honors Union Terminal, depicts illustrations by Down the Street Designs, features Cincinnati location, includes Tamaqua, Point of Rocks, Main Street, and Santa Fe stations, captures history of Union Terminal, represents Art Deco style, designed by Roland Wank, altered by Paul Philippe Cret, lists in historic places, built from 1929 to 1933, opened ahead of schedule, called “Temple to Transportation,” listed in 1972, designed to hold 17,000 passengers, accommodated 216 trains per day, experienced brief hiatus from 1972 to 1991, renovated, houses OMNIMAX theater, hosts museums.

Format

Sheet

Issue Year

2023

Mail Service

First-Class Mail

Product Type

Forever

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