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**Item Specifics:**
- **Type:** Vintage Topographical Postcard
- **Era:** Linen (c. 1930–1945)
- **Location:** Berkeley Springs, West Virginia (Morgan County)
- **Subject:** Hotel Washington (Exterior view with vintage automobiles)
- **Publisher:** Ruppenthal's Studio and Camera Shop, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
- **Card Number:** 79853
- **Size:** Standard (Approx. 5.5" x 3.5")
- **Postage Condition:** Unposted / Divided Back
**Description:**
Up for sale is a fantastic vintage linen postcard featuring a detailed street-level exterior view of the historic "Hotel Washington" in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The illustration beautifully captures the grand brick architecture, corner tower spire with a flying American flag, multi-tier porches, and vintage 1930s/1940s automobiles parked along the street corner.
The back features a detailed descriptive historical paragraph explaining that the hotel was the largest in the area at the time and fully equipped with elevator service under owner/manager M.P. Michael. It notes its prime location at the main entrance to the famous Health Mineral Springs visited by George Washington in 1748.
Published locally by Ruppenthal's Studio and Camera Shop, this card exhibits the striking ink saturation and woven surface texture iconic to the mid-century American linen postcard era. An exceptional addition for collectors specializing in historic hotels, mineral spa destinations, or regional West Virginia local history ephemera.
**Condition Details:**
This collectible postcard is in excellent, unposted vintage condition. The divided back remains remarkably clean, white, and completely free from stamps, ink signatures, or postmarks. The front features vivid color pigments and crisp textures with only minimal edge or corner wear from long-term storage. Please review the high-resolution front and back photos provided to evaluate the exact physical condition before purchasing.
**Shipping:**
Secured tightly between heavy rigid cardboard inserts and enclosed in a protective sleeve to guarantee it stays completely flat and safe during transit.
