1939 Hotel Freeport Illinois Vintage Linen Postcard - E.C. Kropp Co.
$ 5.28
Description
1939 Hotel Freeport Illinois Vintage Linen Postcard - E.C. Kropp Co.. 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. Capture a piece of Illinois history with this vibrant linen postcard featuring the Hotel Freeport in Freeport, Illinois. This striking architectural view showcases the prominent red-brick building as it appeared in the late 1930s, complete with period automobiles lining the street and the American flag flying proudly from the rooftop. The card highlights the hotel's status as Freeport's only fireproof hotel, boasting 150 modern rooms, a coffee shop, and a buffet. Published by the renowned E.C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, this postcard is a classic example of the linen era, characterized by its textured paper and rich, saturated colors. The reverse side features a clear 1939 postmark from Freeport, Illinois, and a handwritten message, adding a personal touch of travel history as the sender details their journey from Minneapolis toward Chicago. This is an excellent addition for collectors of Illinois landmarks, vintage hospitality memorabilia, or linen-era postal history.
