This antique divided back postcard features a detailed exterior view of The Washington Hotel in Okawville, Washington County, Illinois. Capturing the charm of turn-of-the-century architecture, the image showcases the impressive multi-story wooden hotel structure adorned with double wrap-around porches, detailed banisters, and grand staircases leading down to the shaded grounds. Hotel patrons are visible relaxing on the balconies and benches beneath mature leafy trees, offering a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Midwestern resort culture and mineral spring town life.Published locally for H. W. Foerste by A. A. Klasky & Son (Berlin, Leipzig, St. Louis) and printed in Germany, this historic card reflects the high-quality lithographic printing techniques of the era. The postcard carries rich historical character, complete with a green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin US postage stamp and a Washington RPO postmark. The reverse side features a handwritten message penned in graphite pencil reading: \'Am having a fine time the place on the other side is where I am stopping will see you Tues. Love to Mrs McConnell, Sarah\'. It is addressed to Mr. McConnell in St. Louis, Missouri. The physical condition is very good for its age, displaying mild corner smoothing and slight postal handling, making it a wonderful addition to any Illinois local history or vintage hotel ephemera collection.Rarity: Semi-RareCondition Notes: Minor corner and edge wear typical of early 1900s mailed postally used cards. Light postmark cancellation bleed at upper edge, clean handwriting on back, intact 1-cent Franklin stamp.
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