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c1880s antique GRAND UNION HOTEL AD ny across GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT carriage hire
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Original late 19th-century advertising card issued as a complimentary souvenir by the Grand Union Hotel, located opposite the original Grand Central Depot in New York City.
The front features a finely detailed engraved cityscape view of the Grand Union Hotel complex, showing horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, elevated railway stairs, and surrounding streets—an excellent visual record of pre-20th-century Manhattan and rail-era travel culture.
Period promotional text printed at the bottom highlights the hotel’s amenities and traveler conveniences, reading:
“The Restaurant, Cafe, Lunch and Wine Rooms supplied with the best at moderate prices. Try them.”
Below, the advertisement continues:
*“GRAND UNION HOTEL, OPPOSITE THE GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT, N.Y. Travelers arriving at this depot save $3 carriage hire by stopping at the Grand Union Hotel. Baggage transferred to and from depot in 15 minutes free of charge. 600 rooms $1 & upward per day. Best restaurant in the city. Cafe, Lunch & Wine Rooms unrivalled. Elevated railway, horse cars & stages to all parts of the city.”
The reverse is printed “Compliments of Grand Union Hotel, Opposite Grand Central Depot, New York City,” confirming this piece as a period handout or promotional keepsake intended for rail travelers.
Printed on thick card stock and measuring approximately 6½ x 4? inches, this is a strong and visually appealing example of New York City hotel and railroad ephemera, offering both architectural detail and contemporary pricing, transportation, and service claims.
Condition:
Antique condition with corner paper loss, toning, foxing, and surface wear consistent with age and handling. No modern repairs noted. Please review images carefully for exact condition.
A desirable piece for collectors of NYC ephemera, historic hotels, railroad travel, and 19th-century advertising graphics.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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