YMCA Hotel Chicago Wabash Ave Vintage Postcard E.C. Kropp Co. Illinois
$ 5.28
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YMCA Hotel Chicago Wabash Ave Vintage Postcard E.C. Kropp Co. Illinois. 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 history with this striking vintage postcard featuring the iconic YMCA Hotel on Wabash Avenue. The card showcases the impressive architecture of the hotel, noting its address at 8228 Wabash Av. and its capacity of 1800 rooms designed for transient men. An American flag proudly flies atop the building, adding a patriotic touch to the urban landscape. This postcard is an excellent example of early 20th-century lithography, with its vibrant colors and detailed illustration capturing the essence of the era. Produced by the renowned E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, a prominent publisher of postcards during the divided back period, it offers a glimpse into Chicago's past as a bustling metropolis. The design reflects the architectural grandeur of the time, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Chicago memorabilia, hotel history, or vintage YMCA ephemera.
