Hotel Wacker Chicago Linen Postcard Curteich Multi-View 1940s Illinois
$ 5.02
Description
Hotel Wacker Chicago Linen Postcard Curteich Multi-View 1940s Illinois. The front design is a vibrant, hand-colored illustration, characteristic of the "C.T. Photo-Colorit" process by the renowned publisher Curteich-Chicago. 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 fascinating piece of Chicago's past with this vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Hotel Wacker. This multi-view card showcases the grand 12-story, 300-room fireproof building, centrally located at 111 W. Huron Street, near Clark Street. The front design is a vibrant, hand-colored illustration, characteristic of the "C.T. Photo-Colorit" process by the renowned publisher Curteich-Chicago. The postcard provides a captivating glimpse into the bustling city life of the era, highlighting nearby landmarks such as Montgomery Ward & Co., N.U. McKinlock Campus, Furniture Mart, Merchandise Mart, and The Loop. Arrows indicate convenient walking distances to these key destinations, emphasizing the hotel's prime location. A charming detail includes a small map showing Lake Michigan with sailboats, and a compass rose. The reverse side features a detailed description of the hotel, including room rates, management names, and the phone number, offering a unique historical snapshot of hospitality services from the early to mid-20th century. The card also bears a 1-cent George Washington stamp and a postmark, further adding to its historical authenticity and collectible appeal.
