Wallpaper - Greetings from Allentown - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Allentown wallpaper captures the classic look of a mid-century souvenir postcard, created in collaboration with the archive of The Tichnor Brothers. Bold red and orange "Greetings from Allentown PA." lettering stretches across the center, with detailed illustrations of local landmarks, historic architecture, and bridges nestled inside each letter. The backdrop features a radiant sky-blue to yellow gradient with dynamic sunburst lines that give the artwork its distinct graphic energy. Printed as made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper texture, this mural wallpaper brings historic Americana character and bold vintage typography directly into your home.

In the room

Because of its large-scale central lettering and wide postcard format, this design works best as an accent wall on a prominent, relatively uninterrupted surface. In an entry or foyer, it establishes an immediate sense of nostalgia and place, giving guests a warm and vibrant welcome. We also love seeing our wall murals like this in a vacation home, finished basement, or dedicated home study where retro travel motifs feel right at home.

The graphic layout has strong horizontal presence, so we recommend placing it behind lower furniture pieces, such as a low entryway bench, a console table, or a mid-century credenza. Giving the full letterforms room to breathe allows the intricate historic building vignettes inside each character to be viewed up close without visual obstruction.

Styling it

The distinct 1940s screenprint aesthetic of this wallpaper calls for furnishings that balance graphic vintage charm with grounded, functional materials.

• Pair with warm, medium-toned wood furniture such as vintage walnut, cherry, or maple, which complements the golden tones of the sunset gradient.
• Introduce understated upholstery in neutral linens or soft navy canvas to let the saturated red and yellow typography take center stage.
• Accent with vintage brass hardware, simple task lighting, or framed retro travel collectibles to tie into the historic Americana aesthetic without cluttering the space.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a high-energy palette built on warm primary and secondary tones: bold scarlet red, bright orange, sunny yellow, and a clean sky-blue background.

When choosing colors for adjoining walls and woodwork, we suggest pulling from the cooler sky-blue tones to keep the room feeling airy, or selecting a warm, muted off-white to let the vivid lettering stand out. If you prefer a moodier contrast, a deep navy or rich forest green on baseboards and adjacent painted walls frames the sunburst artwork with confident, vintage-inspired weight.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Customizing the print to your specific measurements ensures the mural composition fits your room while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper.

All of our wall murals are printed on durable, PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that enhances the print finish. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing versatile wallpaper options suited to homeowners and renters alike.