The McAlpin Hotel, just finished, is the largest hotel in the world, occupying an entire block on Broadway between 33rd and 34th Streets. It is 25 stories high, with 3 sub-basements, contains 1,620 rooms, all outside, 1,100 baths, and 1,800 telephones. Total cost, $13,500,000.
Copyright, 1912, by Irving Underhill, New York
Success Postal Card Co., NY
No. 1056
Note on the back:
Guess I am on the 15th - Count 'em
1912 Greeley Sq. Hotel Co.
Mailed from New York, New York to Mr. Fred Rabh of Denver, Colorado on August 22, 1919:
8/22/19
After a month swimming at Atlantic City pulled in here. Haveing a dandy time but wish were along. Does the white look natural?
Fred D. Michael
The McAlpin Hotel, just finished, is the hotel in the world, occupying an entire block on Broadway between 33rd and 34th Streets. It is 25 stories high with 3 sub-basements, contains 1620 rooms, all outside. 1100 baths and 1800 telephones. Total cost $13,500,000.
Mailed from New York, New York to Mrs. Charles F. Avard of Joggins Mines, Nova Scotia on November 23, 1923:
Nov. 23/23
Dear Grandma -
This is a picture of the hotel where we are stopping. We are having a gorgeous time, seeing the sights and going to shows. Hope you are well. Love to all.
Kathleen
Copyright 1912 by Irving Underhill, New York
The American Art Publish Co., New York City
H. Finkelstein & Son
Number R-34278
Mailed from New York, New York to Miss Mary Batch of New Ipswich, New Hampshire on October 30, 1928:
You're so good to remember me in cards, when you are away Mary, that I couldn't help but thinking what a good time we'd have seeing the sights if wyou were here too. Rob is busy all day and I just poke around alone but it's fun.
Hastily - Cora.
Right on Broadway at 34th Street, one block from the Pennsylvania Station; one block from Fifth Avenue and its smart shops; in the center of the shopping and theatrical districts. Baltimore and Ohio buses stop at the door. Accommodations moderately priced. Garage facilities.
Mailed from Segno, Texas to Mrs. W.E. Whitesides of Athens, Texas on September 26, 1940:
Dear Mother,
I am going to try to run down Sat. morning and come back Monday or sooner. We may not make it but may. I'd like to bring Dorothy back with me and have just this one stop, so please call her and warn her. Bob or Aunt Carrie, one will come if I come.
Love, Elizabeth
Lumitone Photoprint
No Number
Right on Broadway at 34th Street, one block from the Pennsylvania Station; one block from Fifth Avenue and its smart shops; in the center of the shopping and theatrical districts.Baltimore and Ohio busses stop at door. Accommodations moderately priced. Garage facilities.
Miller Art Company
39521
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