Stevens Hotel Chicago Michigan Ave Grand Park Lake Michigan Postcard

$ 5.28

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country of Origin: United States Material: Paper Signed: No Country: United States City: Chicago Theme: Cities Towns Continent: North America Region: Illinois Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Subject: Hotels Resorts Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

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Stevens Hotel Chicago Michigan Ave Grand Park Lake Michigan Postcard. Sailboats dot the lake, adding a picturesque touch to the bustling urban panorama. 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. This vintage postcard showcases a vibrant view of The Stevens Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, proudly advertised as the "WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL." The scene captures the grandeur of Michigan Avenue, with the iconic hotel dominating the cityscape, flanked by the lush expanse of Grant Park and the serene waters of Lake Michigan. Sailboats dot the lake, adding a picturesque touch to the bustling urban panorama. The reverse side provides fascinating details about The Stevens, highlighting its prime location on Michigan Boulevard at 7th Street, its proximity to Chicago's Loop, and its impressive 3,000 rooms, each with a private bath. Notably, it mentions the famous Boulevard Room, known for fine cuisine, dancing to renowned orchestras, and a lively musical comedy revue starring the "BOULEVAR-DEARS." This postcard, printed by AMERICAN COLORTYPE CO., represents a significant piece of Chicago's hospitality history and mid-20th century Americana.