Vintage Baltimore MD North Charles Street & Hotel Belvedere Postcard

$ 1.59

Region: Mid-Atlantic Unit Type: Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1920 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Subject: North Charles Street and Hotel Belvedere Continent: North America Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) City: Baltimore Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Material: Cardboard Features: Hotel Belvedere, Streetcars, Urban Skyline Country of Origin: United States Theme: Cityscape, Historic Landmark Postage Condition: Unposted Era: Early 20th Century

Description

Vintage Baltimore MD North Charles Street & Hotel Belvedere Postcard. This vintage postcard features a classic lithograph view of North Charles Street in Baltimore, Maryland, showcasing the iconic Hotel Belvedere prominently in the skyline. The image captures an early 20th-century urban scene with detailed rooftops, streetcars, and bustling city life, providing a nostalgic glimpse into Baltimore's historic architecture and cityscape. The postcard was produced by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., a well-known publisher specializing in high-quality lithographic prints during the early 1900s. Measuring a standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this original printed lithograph postcard is a collectible piece that appeals to enthusiasts of historical Americana and vintage urban photography. The back of the card indicates a postage rate of 1 cent domestic and 2 cents foreign, aligning with early 1900s postal rates. This postcard is a tangible connection to Baltimore's rich past, highlighting one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and offering a unique addition to any postcard or historical memorabilia collection.