Vintage Statler Hilton Boston Hotel Postcard MA Illustration 1950s

$ 2.51

Theme: Cities Towns brand: Statler Hilton Unit Quantity: 1 Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: Massachusetts Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1969 Country: USA Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Brand/Publisher: Statler Hilton Features: Linen Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Hotel Year Manufactured: 1950s Continent: North America City: Boston Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Material: Cardboard Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

Vintage Statler Hilton Boston Hotel Postcard MA Illustration 1950s. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the iconic Statler Hilton Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, presented through a vibrant mid-century illustration. The artwork beautifully captures the grandeur of the hotel's architecture and the bustling street scene of the era, complete with classic automobiles and pedestrians. The detailed depiction offers a glimpse into Boston's urban landscape and the prominence of the Statler Hilton as a premier destination. The reverse side of this collectible piece provides fascinating insights, describing the hotel's amenities such as 1300 guest rooms with bath, circulating ice water, servi-dors, radio, and television, all air-conditioned. It highlights its prime location on Park Square at Arlington Street, mentions the popular Terrace Room, and a 2200-car garage. The inclusion of a telephone number (HAncock 6-2000) and teletype (BS 24) further dates this charming postcard to the mid-20th century, likely the late 1950s or early 1960s, a period confirmed by the mention of the Carte Blanche credit card.