1939 Brown Hotel in Louisville KY Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step into the elegance of the "Grand Old Lady of Louisville" with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY., the image captures the magnificent 16-story Georgian Revival landmark as it appeared during its early years. Opened in 1923 by J. Graham Brown, the hotel quickly became the social heart of the city and the birthplace of the world-famous "Hot Brown" sandwich. This view showcases the hotel's stately red brick and white stone facade, complete with period automobiles and a green streetcar on the bustling street corner. The saturated colors and textured finish perfectly preserve the majestic atmosphere of this historic Kentucky landmark.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1939)
City: Louisville
State or Region: Kentucky
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Hotels and City Life
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1944)
Postage: 1¢ Green Freedom of Speech and Religion Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: The Kyle Co., Louisville, Ky.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Print Type: Lithograph