Waterton Lake Prince of Wales Hotel Alberta Canada Linen Postcard Hileman

$ 5.28

Subject: Landscape Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Theme: National Parks Postage Condition: Unposted Country: Canada Material: Linen Region: Alberta Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) City: Waterton Park Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No

Description

Waterton Lake Prince of Wales Hotel Alberta Canada Linen Postcard Hileman. The vibrant colors capture the serene blue waters of the lake, flanked by towering, rugged mountains, under a clear sky. 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. Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of Waterton Lakes National Park with this vintage linen postcard, showcasing a breathtaking panoramic view of Waterton Lake from the iconic Prince of Wales Hotel. The vibrant colors capture the serene blue waters of the lake, flanked by towering, rugged mountains, under a clear sky. A charming cluster of buildings, likely part of the hotel or a nearby settlement, is visible on the right, adding a touch of civilization to the pristine wilderness landscape of Alberta, Canada. This collectible postcard, identified by its distinctive linen texture and "C.T. Art-Colortone" printing, is a testament to the popular travel photography and postcard artistry of the mid-20th century. The image, credited to Hileman, beautifully renders the natural grandeur and the architectural elegance of the Prince of Wales Hotel's surroundings. It offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of Canadian tourism, making it a valuable piece for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, Canadian Rockies historical items, and national park ephemera.