Vintage Civic Center Scottsdale AZ Exterior and similar items

This vintage postcard features a vibrant color lithograph of the Scottsdale Civic Center in Arizona, showcasing the modern architecture of the City Hall and Library buildings nestled in a serene park-lake setting. The image highlights the open communication design with an absence of interior walls, surrounded by lush greenery and clear blue skies, capturing the mid-20th century civic pride of Scottsdale. Printed by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, New York, this continental-sized (6 x 4 inch) postcard is an original chrome lithograph, typical of popular mid-century souvenir cards. The postcard's back includes a detailed description of the Civic and Cultural Center, crediting photographer Bob Petley, and reveals a handwritten message and postmark indicating it was mailed, adding to its collectible charm. This piece is a wonderful find for collectors interested in American Southwest landmarks, vintage postcards, or architectural history. Its combination of vivid lithographic printing, historical significance, and authentic postal use makes it an appealing addition to any vintage postcard or Americana collection.