Weaver Hotel Waterville Kansas Postcard 1909 Barnes KS Postmark-image
Weaver Hotel Waterville Kansas Postcard 1909 Barnes KS Postmark-image

Weaver Hotel Waterville Kansas Postcard 1909 Barnes KS Postmark

$ 5.27

Unit Type: Unit Continent: North America Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Country of Origin: United States brand: United Art Publishing Co. Postage Condition: Posted City: Waterville Unit of Sale: Single Unit Features: Postmarked Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Year Manufactured: 1909 Subject: Hotels Country: USA Region: Kansas Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 Signed By: B. F. Heely Bliss Brand/Publisher: United Art Publishing Co. Signed: Yes Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Description

Weaver Hotel Waterville Kansas Postcard 1909 Barnes KS Postmark. This captivating vintage postcard features the historic Weaver Hotel in Waterville, Kansas, captured in a detailed early 20th-century view. The impressive stone edifice of the hotel dominates the scene, showcasing its grand architecture with a distinctive rounded corner, ornate balconies, and the prominent "WEAVER HOTEL" sign atop its dome. This piece offers a glimpse into the thriving small-town life and the architectural grandeur of Kansas during the early 1900s, reflecting a significant landmark of its era. The reverse side of the postcard reveals a fascinating historical record, postmarked from Barnes, Kansas, on June 7, 1909. It bears a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington and a handwritten message, adding a personal touch from a bygone era. Published by the United Art Publishing Co. of New York City, this postcard is a tangible artifact of early 20th-century communication and a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Kansas history, vintage hotels, or Americana.

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