St. Petersburg FL Open Air Post Office Princess Martha Hotel Curteich Linen
$ 5.28
Description
St. Petersburg FL Open Air Post Office Princess Martha Hotel Curteich Linen. 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 to the vibrant streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, with this captivating vintage postcard. The front features a lively scene showcasing two iconic landmarks: the unique Open Air Post Office, characterized by its distinctive arched architecture, and the grand Princess Martha Hotel, an imposing red-brick structure dominating the skyline. The foreground captures the essence of the era with numerous vintage automobiles, likely from the 1930s or early 1940s, and casually dressed pedestrians and figures relaxing on park benches, evoking the leisurely pace of "The Sunshine City." This collectible piece is a genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" postcard, renowned for its textured linen finish and vibrant, hand-tinted appearance. The detailed illustration beautifully renders the architectural grandeur and the bustling street life, providing a fascinating glimpse into St. Petersburg's past. Published by Sun News Co. of St. Petersburg, Florida, this postcard is a testament to the city's historical charm and its early 20th-century development, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of Florida memorabilia, architectural history, or vintage automotive scenes.
