Marcus Historical Society Puts Marcus on a Deck of Souvenir Playing Cards

            The Marcus Historical Society has introduced a deck of playing cards which highlights some of the historical past of Marcus, Iowa.  This Historical Society deck brings the collectible side of playing cards to a smaller, local, more personable level.

            This Marcus, Iowa deck of playing cards takes on the look of years gone by.  Covering a span of over a hundred years, each card face highlights a photo ranging anywhere from the late 1800's to more recent history.  From historical buildings and events to historical figures and other photos that bring out the unique history of Marcus.

            The cards are designed the way "souvenir" playing cards used to be printed with round photos, historical facts, and fun information on the faces of the cards.  "Most souvenir playing cards today will have a unique photo on the back, but then have normal faces," says playing card collector and Newt's Playing Cards owner, James Esteph.  "Using normal faces on the decks has become a cheap way for publishers to get around what used to be a wonderful collectible."

            This deck, however, holds true to the historical side of real "souvenir" playing cards by using 55 beautiful photos from Marcus on the faces of the cards, plus a unique photo back.

            The Marcus Historical Society wishes to preserve our past for future generations to see and use.  This deck is part of the education and preservation of that history.

Order your decks of playing cards today!

Locally, decks of cards are available at:
Farmers State Bank, First Trust & Savings, Marcus Hardware, Marcus Public Library, or Valley Bank

Please contact the Society for more information.