The Surfside Hotel Gloucester MA 1909 Postcard Metropolitan News Co.
$ 5.28
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The Surfside Hotel Gloucester MA 1909 Postcard Metropolitan News Co.. 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 New England's coastal grandeur with this captivating vintage postcard featuring The Surfside Hotel in Gloucester, Massachusetts. This beautifully illustrated card showcases the iconic architecture of the historic hotel, a prominent landmark from a bygone era, complete with its distinctive cupola and expansive verandas. The scene captures the charm of early 20th-century resort life, with figures dotting the sandy foreground, evoking a sense of leisure and seaside elegance. Published by The Metropolitan News Co. of Boston, Mass., and printed in Germany, this postcard exemplifies the quality and artistry of early chromolithography. The divided back design, characteristic of postcards from 1907 onwards, bears a clear Gloucester, Massachusetts postmark dated August 24, 1909, along with a one-cent George Washington stamp. This historical artifact offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich past, making it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage postcards, Massachusetts history, and architectural heritage.
