Vintage 1946 Postmarked Daytona Beach FL Sheraton Plaza Hotel Linen Postcard

$ 1.68

Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Hotel Country: United States Era: Chrome (1939-Present) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Material: Linen Features: Postmarked Size: Standard Region: Florida City: Daytona Beach Theme: Travel Continent: North America

Description

Vintage 1946 Postmarked Daytona Beach FL Sheraton Plaza Hotel Linen Postcard. Discover a charming piece of Florida history with this vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Daytona Beach. The postcard vividly depicts the grand, modern, fire-proof hotel, situated directly on the world's most famous beach, complete with palm trees and a view of the ocean. The distinctive linen texture, characteristic of postcards from the mid-20th century, adds a unique tactile and visual appeal, capturing the architectural style and vibrant atmosphere of the era. This collectible postcard, published by E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone vacation destination. The reverse side features a clear postmark from Daytona Beach, Florida, dated June 3, 1946, alongside a one-cent George Washington stamp, adding to its historical authenticity. Handwritten details describe the hotel as open year-round with accommodations for 300 people, managed by John E. Leonard, making it a wonderful historical artifact for collectors of Florida memorabilia, hotel history, or vintage travel ephemera.