Vintage THE DRAKE Hotel Chicago IL Linen Postcard 1934 Posted Lake Michigan
$ 5.28
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Vintage THE DRAKE Hotel Chicago IL Linen Postcard 1934 Posted Lake Michigan. 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 rich architectural and social history with this vintage postcard featuring The Drake Hotel. This beautifully rendered linen postcard captures the grandeur of the iconic hotel, situated majestically on Lake Shore Drive and Upper Michigan Avenue, with the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan visible to its side. The detailed illustration showcases the hotel's classic facade, surrounded by lush parkland, vintage automobiles, and the vibrant urban landscape of the 1930s. Published by E. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this collectible postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era of luxury travel and hospitality. The reverse side bears an authentic Chicago postmark from August 18, 1934, along with a charming handwritten message from a traveler, detailing their arrival and experience at the Drake. This postcard is a wonderful memento for enthusiasts of Chicago history, vintage hotel memorabilia, or postcard collectors seeking unique pieces that tell a story of American travel and urban development.
