Montage of images depicting the hotel's dining room surrounded by advertising rates, amenities and attractions. Includes an inset portrait of the hotel's manager, Howard I. Robinson., Undivided back. Post marked 1907., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date
ca. 1907
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Hotels - [P.9622]
Contains images of the Hotel Vendig built circa 1911. Includes an exterior view looking northwest and interior views of the ladies' dining room, the ladies' writing and reception room and the entrance to the lobby., Sheet number: 118A01., Divided backs. Text on verso., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector
Date
ca. 1935
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Vendig through Walnut - 118]
Contains images of the Hotel Walton originally built as the Hotel Metropole circa 1892 after designs by Angus S. Wade. Depicts exterior views of the hotel looking northeast and southeast. Also includes interior views of the palm room, dining room and foyer., Contains 9 postcards printed in color and 10 printed in black and white., The Hotel Metropole was incorporated into the Hotel Walton in 1895. Additions and renovations occurred in 1914 and in 1925 to accommodate a roof garden and shops on the first floor facing Broad Street., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector
Date
1900-1920
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Walton - 119]
Contains images of the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, built 1902-1904 by G.W. & W.D. Hewitt. Includes exterior views of the hotel looking southwest. Also depicts interior views of the hotel including the Clover Club Banquet Hall, Vienese Room, Ladies' Restaurant, main office, lobby, grand ballroom and the Oak Hall and South Garden sections of the roof garden. Also includes an image of William Penn holding a model of the Bellevue Stratford in his hand., Contains 37 postcards printed in color and 26 printed in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector
Date
1900-1960
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Bellevue Stratford - 110]
