Half-Way House - Mt. Monadnock, New Hampshire

Mailed from Keene, New Hampshire to Barbara Atwell of Poland Camp in Casco, Maine on July 14, 1948:

We are in Keene, New Hampshire. We are going to Berlin, Can. You go swimming yet? I hope so.
Roberta

C.T. American Art by Curt Teich
92884-N

Hotel West - Sioux City, Iowa

Rooms from $1.25 to $2.50
Air Conditioned Coffee Shop.
Glass Tap Grill and Empire Room.

Mailed from Sioux City, Iowa to Miss Bulah Dunlap of Cordova, Illinois on June 15, 1948:

Dear Bernice,
We arrived here 5 o'clock and are cleaned up to go eat.
Thanks for everything, and I hope you had a nice trip to Chi. will write later.
Love,
Catherine

Hotel Cleveland and Terminal Tower - Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland's new three and one-half million dollar post office is built over the Cleveland Union Terminal railroad tracks to facilitate the rapid handling of mail. Terminal Tower and Cleveland Hotel are seen in the background.

George R. Klein News Company
C.T. Art-Colortone
5A-H2148

View of Hotel Cleveland and Terminal Tower, in the center of downtown Cleveland. The Observation Porch on 42nd floor affords a remarkable view of the city and Lake Erie.

Mailed from Cleveland, Ohio to Mr. amd Mrs. Ray Jenkins of Louisville, Kentucky on May 5, 1948:

We are shopping this morning. The banquet was lovely. There is an antique show here.
Love, Genevieve

Colorcraft by Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y.
25422

 

The RIB ROOM of THE HOTEL CLEVELAND features succulent prime ribs of beef carved at your table and served with our Yorkshire pudding, baked potato sonesta, and Cleveland salad bowl with our own Rib Room dressing. Incidental music for dinner, cocktails and after-dinner cordials.
HOTEL CLEVELAND Public Square Cleveland, Ohio

Date on the back: 3-6-56

Tichnor Quality Views by Tichnor Bros.
88391

Camelback Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Inn, near Phoenix, Arizona, is said to be of the world's most picturesque winter resorts - an Oasis on the Desert "where times stands still."

Mailed from Phoenix, Arizona to Mr. & Mrs. Antony Lerhart of Cleveland, Ohio on June 16, 1948:

Dear Folks,
I am here for the last two weeks. I like it here from here I'll go to Calif. Love, Violet Kish

Lollegards Specialty Co.
C.T. Art-Colortone by Curt Teich
6B-H29




SNOWBALL, the mouthpiece and trademark of CAMELBACK INN near Phoenix, Arizona.  Arriving as a baby when the inn was built in 1936 Snowball knows and likes all the guests of the famous desert resort.

Lollesgard Specialty Co.
Curteichcolor
2C-K161




A colorful glass-enclosed pool heated to 80 degrees and perfect weather offer daily swimming all winter long at world-famous Camelback Inn. Leisurely noon buffets poolside each day are popular with sunlazers.

Boise Hotel - Boise, Idaho

Looking North on Bannock Street

The Idaho territorial capital was removed from Lewiston to Boise in May, 1865. The state contains 83,354 square miles and has forty-four counties. State flower - Syringa. State bird - Mountain Blue Bird.

Mailed from Boise, Idaho to Mr. Robert A.Jones of Portland, Oregon on October 13, 1948:

The cross marks the spot where we ate our dinner last night. This A.M. we drove to Emmett & I stopped to see Sadie Titus & she was surprised to see me. We expect to be home Sat. night. Love, Mother

The Stevens/The Conrad Hilton - Chicago, Illinois

America's Grand Hotel
Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens occupies Chicago's finest hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers.



World's Largest Hotel

3,000 rooms, from $3.25 single, $4.75 double. Each an outside room with circulating ice water. World's largest ballroom. Unlimited convention facilities. Conveniently located on Michigan Boulevard opposite Grant Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.

World's Largest and Friendliest Hotel
A Hilton Hotel



Located in the very heart of the city - On Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens is noted for its friendly service and excellent food.





"America's Grand Hotel"
Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the LAKE. The Stevens occupies Chicago's finest hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Thos. Weddle of Wichita, Kansas on February 22, 1939:

Dear Tom and Stella,
The convention is over except dist. agents meeting tomorrow. We are O.K. Will be home Fri. if the roads are good. Has been snowing but is not cold. H.O.

Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the LAKE, The Stevens occupies Chicago's finest hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers.

Mailed from Old P.O. Annex 2 in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hineryman of Jonesboro, Illinois on July 31, 1942:

Dear Sis & Bro -
Just a line to let you know my new address, Hope this finds you OK. Will write later.
Love, Artie


Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the LAKE. The Stevens occupies Chicago's finer hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers.

Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Claude Bachman of West York, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1943:

A.F.C. Paul Bachman
Der. Med. Corps.
Station Hospital Room 1026
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Dad,
Here is another one of the cards. Love, Paul



On Michigan Boulevard opposite Grant Park. Twenty-five stories above and four below ground. Three thousand rooms with baths, a beautiful banquet hall seating four thousand persons, also many other banquet and meeting rooms, large exhibition rooms for convention, etc.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mrs. Ava Buchanan of Niles, Michigan on October 5, 1943:

Dear Mother,
Will be home very soon but don't know just what day.
Lane

A.C. Co.



New Michigan Avenue
This is perhaps the best known of Chicago's many famous thoroughfares. It is distinguished for the world-renowned Art Institute and its many striking sky-scrapers and exclusive hotels.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Johnathan Steffen of Elgin, Illinois on August 28, 1944:

8/26/44
Dear Jonathan;
Hello to you and the boys at Buick. How are you? I am doing well, have a good office job. It is a small concern and I am working with the owner. Is Burt still at Buick? Say hello to my son Sammy. Best regards, Bill Hoblen. 3722 N. Kildare Ave. Chicago.



Site covers 80,000 square feet. Building 25 stories above grounds. 4 below, enclosing 20,000,000 cubic feet. 3000 outside rooms, each with private bath. Largest hall in the world with seating capacity for 4000 guests. Many other banquet and meeting rooms of various sizes.
Exhibition rooms for conventions containing over 35,000 square feet.

Note on the back:
Virgil Scaggs. I was in the Stevens hotel Saturday night April 1, 1944.



Thousands of visitors are guests every Summer evening to Chicago's free band concerts. The beautiful surroundings of Grant Park give an unusual setting to these concerts.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mrs. Paul Cooper of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on May 3, 1946:

Dear Odele,
Got you letter but sorry that you can't go on trip to Kalamazoo so I changed my mins so I will let you no. What I am going to do, maybe I go in July. All fine, don't worry about me. Love, Mom

Chas. Levy Circulating Co., Chicago, Illinois
Tichnor Quality Views
74257

World's Largest and Friendliest Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
Located on Michigan Boulevard at 7th Street opposite Grant Park, and overlooking Lake Michigan, THE STEVENS is conveniently near Chicago's Loop - but away from the noise of the downtown district. 3,000 delightful, outside rooms of the Famous BOULEVARD ROOM which features fine cuisine, dancing to famous orchestras, and a full hour music comedy revue, starring the BOULEVAR-DEARS.

 

The hotel is located on Michigan Boulevard opposite Grant Park. It has three thousand rooms with baths and a variety of dining and banquet halls with all go toward making it one of the world's leading hotels. It has 25 stories above the ground and 4 stories below.

Mailed from Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. P. Hicks of Memphis, Tennessee on June 21, 1948:

Hi - Well we're here and it's cold as H-. Louis Jordan is here in person at the Oriental. We heard him tonight. First things up was "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chicken" Wish you were her too - Love, Hazel & Red.

A Colourpicture Publication

ICE SHOWS at The BOULEVARD ROOM!
The outstanding night spot in Chicago...featuring lavish Ice Shows on the largest hotel ice rink in the country...big cast of skating stars. Finest cuisine and famous orchestras for dancing.
THE STEVENS - Chicago - A Hilton Hotel

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Anna L. Petrarsu of Warwick, Rhode Island on February 16, 1949:

This is one the restaurants in the hotel - Mama and Daddy

Conrad Hilton Hotel 

Chicago's lake front viewed from the world's largest hotel. The greatest project of city improvement ever undertaken in American history.

The back is dated August 26, 1954 by K.R. Tewksbury

World's largest and friendliest hotel.
CHICAGO
Located on Michigan Boulevard at 7th Street opposite Grant Park, and overlooking Lake Michigan, The Conrad Hilton is conveniently near Chicago's Loop, but away from the noise of the downtown district. 3,000 delightful, outside rooms - each with bath. The Conrad Hilton is the home of the famous Boulevard Room which features fine cuisine, dancing to famous orchestras, and the popular, fast-moving Ice Shows.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Peters of Arlington, Virginia on August 2, 1952:

Hello! Almost at the end of our journey. Its been wonderful seeing so many interesting things & places. Only one day of rain on the whole trip. Cool enough to wear coats & sleep with blankets. Love & best wishes to you all. Lucy
Did you ever receive the pkg. from Jeannie? My letters?



Located on Michigan Boulevard opposite Grant Park, it has a three thousand rooms with baths and a variety of dining and banquet halls which all go towards making it one of the world's leading hotels. It has 25 stories above the ground and 4 stories below.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. John Brooks, Jr. at Ray Brooks Machine Company of Montgomery, Alabama on June 13, 1952:

Hi - having a fine time in ole Chicago. "Guys and Dolls", Frankie Masters, Dorothy Shay, Cugat, etc. Flying home Sat/ afternoon. Come up sometimes. Hello to Allison - Bill



World's finest and largest, The convention center of the Midwest.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to The J.R. Snyders of Frostburg, Maryland on February 10, 1960:

Weill get to in Sunday. Chicago is great.

H.S. Crocker Co.

World's largest and friendliest hotel located on Michigan Boulevard at 7th Street, opposite Grant Park and overlooking Lake Michigan. All rooms fully air-conditioned. Radio and television available. Home of the famous Boulevard Room with its lavish musicals on ice. Telephone: Wabash 2-4400. Teletype: CG 1016. A Hilton Hotel.

 

Diamond Match Co.

 

The Conrad Hilton Hotel
Chicago, Illinois

The hotel located on Michigan Boulevard in the heart of Chicago's world famous convention center is one of the largest hotels in the world.

Penrod Studio
Cameo Greetings Cards, Inc.
Dexter Press
DT-55151-B

One of the world's largest and friendliest hotels, located on famed Michigan Boulevard, overlooking Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, and sparkling Lake Michigan.
Home of a variety of unusual, attractive shops and the famed Chicago Haymarket Restaurant.
The Conrad Hilton is conveniently withing walking distance of exciting downtown Chicago.

The hotel is located on Michigan Boulevard opposite Grant Park. It has three thousand rooms with baths and a variety of dining and banquet halls which all go towards making it one of the world's leading hotels. It has 25 stories above the ground and 4 stories below.

Jefferson Hotel/Sheraton-Jefferson - St. Louis, Missouri

Beacon Series
Metropolitan Post Card Co.
1020

 

The Aristocrat of St. Louis

C.T. Art-Colortone by Curteich
3A-H332
 

Its central location, along with its accessibility by rail, highway and airway, makes St. Louis one of the leading convention cities of the United States. The city is well provided with hotel facilities for such occasions, with more than 1,500 air conditioned downtown hotel rooms.

St. Louis Printing Co.
E.C. Kropp Co.
4477



The Aristocrat of St. Louis
At the Rendezvous one can enjoy the pleasant surroundings of a truly smart cocktail lounge.
Dated Jan. 1948

C.T. Art-Colortone by Curt Teich
5B-H724

Locust at 12th Street
Tel. MA 1-4600 Teletype: SL 505
St. Louis's largest hotel is conveniently located downtown in the heart of things. Completely air conditioned for your comfort. Free TV and radio. Visit the gay an exciting Gas House.
Free Reservations by Reservatron - reserves and confirms your hotel room in 4 seconds.

Mailed from St. Louis, Missouri to Mary K. Denger of Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 6, 1963:

Wed
Dear Mary K. - Got your later and I'm glad the patients are both getting along better. If I had know your mother was to be there more than a couple days I would surely have seal her something. When will she be home. I'll write more later - This is quite a city. Love, Flo

12th Boulevard at Locust
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis's Largest hotel, conveniently located downtown within walking distance of world famous Gateway Arch and beautiful Busch Memorial Stadium. 800 rooms, completely air conditioned. Free TV and Radio. Visit the exciting Gash House Parlour, handy Minute Chef.

International Supply Co.
K-17876

Grand Hotel - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mailed from Mackinac Island, Michigan to Dr. G.E.P. Smith & Family in Akron, Ohio on August 24, 1948:

Dear Gep & Co.,
Having a wonderful time vacationing on your old stamping grounds. Everything but phew!! these horses on a hot day.
Sincerely,
Bob, Angie & Bobby Jr.

G,H. Wickman
C.T Art-Colortone
5B-H301



Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Jim Knowtton of Fox Point, Wisconsin on June 20, 1949:

We stopped at this place. We took the ride on "the Surrey with the Fringe On Top" and horses - We saw the ground around this hotel. They are beautiful.
Love, Mother




Entrance to the Grand Hotel
The red-carpeted entrance is indicative of the unusualness of this beautiful world-renown hostelry.

Mailed from Mackinac Island, Michigan to Mrs. A.F. Rosenberger of Brookline, Massachusetts on July 23, 1957:

Monday
Dearest Mother: We are having a wonderful trip - know it will do George lots of good. We are staying at this beautiful hotel. Helen - Rand and George loved the trip here by boat. I drove their car. We plan to leave her tomorrow for home. Lots of love.
Isabell & George

Publisher: Hiawatha Card Co., P.O. Box 56, Ypsilanti, Mich.
8 Slides of Mackinac Island for $2.00
A Plastichrome by Colourpicture Card
Number: P9606




A beautiful dive into the famous Serpentine Pool at the elegant Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. The pool is open to the public for sunbathing and swimming.

Mailed from Hulbert, Michigan to Mrs. David Miller of Harbor Beach, Michigan on August 6, 1965:

Having a nice time. We didn't stay at this Hotel. Couldn't afford to. Going for a boat ride today. Write. Hope all are well.
Bertha

Aerial view of the magnificent Grand Hotel showing the serpentine-shaped swimming pool, and beautiful landscaped grounds overlooks the straits of Mackinac. The Grand Hotel is known throughout the World for its superb service and accommodations. An excellent golf course and recreation are is located on the grounds for hotel guests.

Upper Michigan Card Co.
A Koppel Card
132823



The longest porch in the World.

Upper Michigan Card Co.
A Koppel Card
112592

A flower-lined drive - red-carpeted porte-cochere - bicycle chairs - livered coachmen - plumed steeds - story-book coaches - all lend an air of enchantment to this internationally known summer hotel.

Opened in 1887, Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan is the world's largest summer hotel and one the few surviving examples of a classic and  gracious American resort. It has the world's longest porch offering a sweeping view of the Straits of Mackinac in the Great Lakes. The accommodations are deluxe. The service impeccable. The food renowned.

B004710
Non-Transferable, No-Readmittance
Admission ticket is good for a $2.00 reduction in the price for luncheon (served daily from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm) in the hotel's Main Dining Room. On occasion the Main Dining Room is closed to the public and therefore Grand Hotel reserves the right to withdraw this offer.

Hotel Schroeder - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fireproof Schroeder Hotels
Sleep in Safety
Walter Schroeder President
Executive Offices - Milwaukee

Walter Schroeder, President
The Pride of Wisconsin
850 Rooms - All Modern Facilities
Dancing in the Empire Dining Room
Coffee Shop - Popular prices throughout
Hunt Room - Grill and Lounge - Featuring Your Favorite Snack and Cocktail
Visit the Dazzling and Luxurious COCKTAIL LOUNGE
An 82-foot Serpentine Bar in a Quarter-Million-Dollar Empire Setting
ALL AIR COOLED

Walter Schroeder, President
The Pride of Wisconsin
850 Rooms with all modern facilities
Dancing in the Empire Dining Room - Coffee Shop - Popular prices throughout
Visit the Dazzling and Luxurious COCKTAIL LOUNGE
An 82-foot Serpentine Bar in a Quarter-Million-Dollar Empire Setting
ALL AIR COOLED

Mailed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Tom Elliot of South Bend 16, Indiana on August 14, 1948:

Saturday
Hello Tom:
Got in about 9:45. Had dinner in Chicago. Big plate of spare ribs. Ready for breakfast now. Love, "Unkie"