Hotel Annapolis Washington D.C. Linen Postcard E.C. Kropp Vintage Cars

$ 5.02

Theme: Cities Towns Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Subject: Hotel Country: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States Region: Washington D.C. Continent: North America City: Washington

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Hotel Annapolis Washington D.C. Linen Postcard E.C. Kropp Vintage Cars. 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. Discover a piece of Washington, D.C.'s past with this vintage linen postcard featuring the grand Hotel Annapolis. Located at 11th to 12th at H Street, N.W., the postcard beautifully illustrates the imposing architecture of the hotel, characterized by its multi-story brick facade and elegant lower levels. The scene captures the era with vintage automobiles parked along the street, set against a vibrant blue sky with fluffy white clouds, evoking a sense of mid-20th century Americana. This "NATURAL COLOR POST CARD" was produced by the renowned E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, W.S., identifiable by their distinctive mark on the reverse. The detailed illustration highlights the hotel's prominent features, advertising its prime location "IN THE HEART OF WASHINGTON, D. C." and amenities such as "All Outside Rooms with Radio, Bath and Ice Water," along with "Air Conditioned" public spaces and bedrooms, and complimentary parking. This postcard serves as a historical artifact, showcasing the architectural style and urban landscape of the nation's capital during a bygone era, making it a valuable addition for collectors of D.C. memorabilia, hotel history, or vintage linen postcards.