Hotel Wisconsin Milwaukee WI Vintage Linen Postcard E. C. Kropp Co. Unposted
$ 5.28
Description
Hotel Wisconsin Milwaukee WI Vintage Linen Postcard E. C. Kropp Co. Unposted. 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 this captivating vintage postcard featuring the magnificent Hotel Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This "Natural Color" lithograph postcard, a product of the renowned E. C. Kropp Co., showcases the grand architecture of the hotel with its distinctive red brick facade, white trim, and green peaked roof, set against a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds. The front prominently displays the hotel's name and location, inviting viewers to appreciate its classic charm. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, noting the hotel's 450 rooms and its prime location in the heart of Milwaukee's shopping and theatrical districts on Third Street, just north of Wisconsin Avenue. It highlights amenities like "Moderate Rates" and an adjacent garage and parking lot, offering a glimpse into travel and hospitality of the era. This collectible piece, identified by the publisher's mark "E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee 22 Wis.", is a wonderful memento of Milwaukee's architectural heritage and a prime example of early 20th-century postcard artistry. Ideal for collectors of Wisconsin memorabilia, hotel history, or vintage travel ephemera.
