Vintage Linen Hotel Hayward Los Angeles CA Postcard by E.C. Kropp

$ 2.51

Postage Condition: Unposted Unit Type: Postcard City: Los Angeles Unit of Sale: Single Number of Items in Set: 1 Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: California Signed: No Type: Linen Country: United States Brand/Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co. Year Manufactured: 1930-1945 brand: E. C. Kropp Co. Era: Linen (1930-1945) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Theme: Architecture Subject: Hotel Hayward Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: Linen (1930-1945)

Description

Vintage Linen Hotel Hayward Los Angeles CA Postcard by E.C. Kropp. This vintage linen postcard features a vibrant illustration of the historic Hotel Hayward located in downtown Los Angeles, California. The detailed artwork captures the iconic multi-story brick building with its prominent Hotel Hayward signage and fire escapes, set amidst bustling city streets with period automobiles and streetcars. The bright blue sky and classic American flag atop the hotel add to the charm of this scenic urban landmark. Produced by the well-known E.C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this card belongs to the popular linen postcard era from 1930 to 1945. Linen postcards are prized for their textured finish and vivid colors, which are clearly evident in this piece. Sized at the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this original unposted postcard is an excellent collectible for fans of California history, vintage architecture, and early 20th-century urban scenes.