French Lick Springs Hotel Formal Gardens Pluto Water Linen Postcard Indiana
$ 5.28
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French Lick Springs Hotel Formal Gardens Pluto Water Linen Postcard Indiana. 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 vibrant piece of American resort history with this vintage postcard showcasing the magnificent Formal Gardens of the French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. The card prominently features the hotel's connection to "Pluto Water," a famous mineral water from the region, adding a unique historical detail to its allure. The meticulously maintained gardens are depicted with a rich, hand-colored appearance typical of early 20th-century printing techniques, highlighting the diverse floral arrangements and manicured hedges that were a hallmark of this grand destination. This collectible postcard, a product of the renowned Curteich-Chicago "C.T. American Art" series, captures the elegance and leisure pursuits offered by the French Lick Springs Hotel, which boasted 18-hole golf courses, skeet and trap shooting, riding trails, and tennis courts. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of luxury travel and resort culture in the United States, making it a prized addition for collectors of Indiana memorabilia, hotel history, or vintage garden scenes. The card's detailed description on the reverse further elaborates on the hotel's amenities and its central location within the U.S.
