1938 Canary Cottage Restaurant in Lexington Kentucky

Step back to the charm and elegance of 1930s Lexington with this vintage artist-rendered postcard of the Canary Cottage Restaurant, long celebrated as the “coolest” spot in town. Famous for being the first restaurant in Lexington to install air conditioning, the Canary Cottage offered diners a refreshing escape alongside expertly prepared Southern cuisine, all within a quaint, colonial-inspired setting.

The postcard’s illustration captures a lively street scene, complete with period figures, an early automobile parked out front, and the restaurant’s prominent signage proudly announcing its modern comfort.

The back of the postcard highlights the broader Canary Cottages chain, described as “The South’s Finest Restaurants,” with locations in Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville, and Indianapolis, and inviting diners to enjoy “appetizing Southern and other expertly prepared foods” in a “truly charming colonial atmosphere.” Produced by the Deluxe Mailing Card Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, this divided-back card is a collectible snapshot of mid-century Americana, vintage dining culture, and roadside charm.

This uncirculated postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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