1910 Beloit Kansas Avenue House Hotel Postcard, German Made, Posted
$ 5.28
Description
1910 Beloit Kansas Avenue House Hotel Postcard, German Made, Posted. Bare trees in the foreground suggest a late winter or early spring scene, adding to the period charm of this Midwestern landmark. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the historic Avenue House hotel in Beloit, Kansas, as it appeared in 1910. The detailed image, likely a hand-colored lithograph, captures the grandeur of this prominent three-story structure with its distinctive corner architecture and numerous windows. Bare trees in the foreground suggest a late winter or early spring scene, adding to the period charm of this Midwestern landmark. The reverse side reveals a postmark from Beloit, Kansas, dated June 8, 1910, confirming its early 20th-century origin. The postcard was published for Robert Mahaffa by A. M. Simon of New York and notably manufactured in Germany, a common practice for high-quality postcards of the era. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into Kansas history and early 20th-century Americana, making it a desirable item for collectors of Kansas ephemera, hotel memorabilia, or vintage postcards.
