Stevens Hotel Chicago Postcard 1933 World's Fair Linen Michigan Ave Grant Park
$ 5.02
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Stevens Hotel Chicago Postcard 1933 World's Fair Linen Michigan Ave Grant Park. 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 The Stevens Hotel in Chicago, proudly proclaimed as "The World's Greatest Hotel." The detailed illustration captures the grandeur of this iconic establishment, located on Michigan Boulevard between 7th and 8th Street, directly facing Grant Park and the picturesque Lake Michigan. The front highlights impressive statistics: 3,000 outside rooms and 3,000 private baths, underscoring the hotel's vast scale and luxurious amenities of its era. The scene also depicts period-appropriate automobiles and bustling street activity, providing a glimpse into early 20th-century urban life in Chicago. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context with detailed room rates, dining options, and amenities, noting that the hotel was the "Gateway of the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition." This places the postcard firmly in the vibrant period of the Chicago World's Fair. The printing technique suggests it is a linen postcard, characterized by its distinctive textured finish and vibrant, often pastel, color palette. This collectible piece offers a unique historical perspective on Chicago's architectural heritage and its significant role in hosting a major international exposition.
