Hotel Statler New York City 1950s Postcard J.E. Dulac NYC Landmarks Art

$ 2.64

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959 Era: Chrome (1939-present) Continent: North America City: New York brand: Statler Hotels Country: United States Features: J.E. Dulac Art Brand/Publisher: Statler Hotels Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States

Description

Hotel Statler New York City 1950s Postcard J.E. Dulac NYC Landmarks Art. Step back to the vibrant heart of mid-century New York City with this distinctive postcard featuring the iconic Hotel Statler. This colorful, stylized illustration by J.E. Dulac captures the grandeur of the Statler, a prominent fixture on Seventh Avenue facing Pennsylvania Station, boasting an impressive 2200 rooms, each with a private bath. The artwork masterfully blends the hotel's stately presence with a dynamic cityscape collage, showcasing quintessential New York landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Atlas statue, and towering skyscrapers, reflecting the city's unique architectural and cultural tapestry. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into a golden era of travel and urban development, referencing the Statler chain's expansion with the Dallas hotel opening in Fall 1953, dating this card to the mid-1950s. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the Hotel Statler's extensive network across major US cities, highlighting its significance as a premier hospitality destination. A fantastic addition for collectors of vintage New York memorabilia, hotel ephemera, or mid-century illustration, this postcard embodies the spirit and energy of a bygone New York.