Fort Sumter Hotel Charleston SC World Sign Post Linen Postcard E.C. Kropp-image
Fort Sumter Hotel Charleston SC World Sign Post Linen Postcard E.C. Kropp-image

Fort Sumter Hotel Charleston SC World Sign Post Linen Postcard E.C. Kropp

$ 2.51

Theme: Cities Towns Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Country of Origin: United States Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: E. C. Kropp Co. Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Region: South Carolina Unit Type: Unit Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Country/Region of Manufacture: United States City: Charleston Subject: Hotels Signed: No Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Quantity: 1 Brand/Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co. Material: Cardboard

Description

Fort Sumter Hotel Charleston SC World Sign Post Linen Postcard E.C. Kropp. Discover a fascinating piece of Charleston, South Carolina history with this vintage Fort Sumter Hotel postcard. The front features the iconic "World Sign Post," a unique landmark pointing to distant global destinations like New York, London, Paris, and even the North and South Poles, alongside their respective mileage. This visually engaging card captures the essence of the historic Fort Sumter Hotel, proudly displaying its "A Colonial Hotel" status and its affiliation with the Ocean Highway Association. The vibrant, natural colors and distinctive texture characteristic of linen postcards make this a charming collectible. Printed by the renowned E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this Natural Color Post Card offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The reverse side provides an intriguing description of the sign post's location at the south-east corner of the hotel, near the famous Battery and with views of historic Fort Sumter itself. This postcard is a wonderful memento of Charleston's rich past, its maritime heritage, and the allure of the Fort Sumter Hotel, a significant destination for travelers.

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