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Vintage Postcard Cape Cod Room The Drake Hotel Chicago Seafood Restaurant. 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. Discover a piece of Chicago's culinary history with this vibrant vintage postcard featuring the iconic Cape Cod Room at The Drake Hotel. This esteemed establishment was celebrated as one of America's finest seafood restaurants, a recipient of the Holiday Magazine award for 10 consecutive years. The interior, designed by the renowned Cape Cod authority Peter Hunt, showcases a charming, rustic ambiance with nautical touches, making it a beloved gathering place for celebrities and gourmets. The postcard captures the restaurant's unique character, from the inviting dining area to the well-appointed bar, with a prominent display of fresh lobster and crab in the foreground. Printed by Dexter Press, known for its high-quality chrome postcards, this piece beautifully illustrates the rich details and inviting atmosphere that made The Cape Cod Room a legendary dining destination in the heart of Chicago. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American fine dining and metropolitan elegance.