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HOTELS/MOTELS PC024-[Hotel Davenport], 1968

 Item
Identifier: HOTELS/MOTELS PC024

Scope and Contents

Designed by the local architectural firm Temple and Burrows, this six-story hotel was built in 1907 on the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Main Street.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 Postcards

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

HOTELS/MOTELS PC024 original source Accession#2015-16

Physical Description

Front: Two small images. Upper shows south and east sides of hotel with signage for Restaurant and Hotel. Automobiles are parked along street. Lower image is an interior of a decorated table filled with salads.
Back: Publisher: Henry McGrew Printing K.C. Mo.. Publisher code 68229.
Divided back. Stampbox visible.
"Reasonable Room Rates...Free Parking. The RESTAURANT features the big salad table for your selection of taste-tempting appetizers and a variety of salads. Your favorite cocktail or beverage is available in the popular SHOWBOAT COCKTAIL LOUNGE.
Handwriting. Black ink.
Portrait orientation. Color image.




Repository Details

Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository

Contact:
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Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States