Hotel Ponce de Leon St. Augustine FL Linen Postcard 1930s Spanish Architecture
$ 5.28
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Hotel Ponce de Leon St. Augustine FL Linen Postcard 1930s Spanish Architecture. 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. Step back in time with this exquisite vintage linen postcard showcasing the magnificent Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine, Florida. Built in 1885, this iconic landmark is celebrated for its grand Spanish-style architecture, a true masterpiece that cost an astounding $2,000,000 to construct. The detailed illustration captures the hotel's majestic facade, complete with its distinctive towers and red-tiled roofs, nestled amidst lush, verdant landscaping featuring palm trees and a charming fountain. This postcard, produced using the renowned Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" process, dates back to the 1930s, offering a vibrant, colorized glimpse into Florida's Golden Age of tourism. The linen texture adds a tactile quality, enhancing the vintage appeal and making it a sought-after collectible. The reverse side provides historical context, highlighting the hotel's significance as one of the finest and most luxurious hostelries on the East Coast, boasting an impressive five acres of roof. This piece beautifully preserves a moment of architectural grandeur and historical luxury, perfect for collectors of Florida memorabilia, St. Augustine history, or vintage linen postcards.
