Vintage Linen Postcard President Madison Hotel Miami Beach Florida 1945 Posted
$ 3.67
Description
Vintage Linen Postcard President Madison Hotel Miami Beach Florida 1945 Posted. This stunning vintage linen-era postcard depicts The President Madison Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, showcasing the classic Art Deco architectural influence of the mid-20th century. The vibrant illustration captures the hotel's expansive grounds, featuring a sparkling salt-water swimming pool, lush palm trees, and a private beach area dotted with colorful umbrellas. The aerial perspective highlights the hotel's prime oceanfront location between 38th and 39th Streets, emphasizing its status as one of the premier resort destinations of the era. Produced as a 'Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone' postcard, this piece features the characteristic textured linen finish that collectors highly value. The reverse side contains a fascinating handwritten message postmarked February 9, 1945, from Miami Beach, bearing a green one-cent George Washington stamp. The text mentions a humorous anecdote regarding Mr. Churchill and Mr. Hoover, adding a unique layer of historical personality to this wartime-era souvenir. This is a fantastic piece for collectors of Florida Floridiana, vintage hotel advertisements, or World War II-era postal history.
