Pittsburgh PA Pennsylvania Hotel Schenley White Border Postcard H.A. Schaefer

This vintage linen postcard features the iconic Hotel Schenley located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a detailed color illustration of the large brick hotel building surrounded by lush green lawns and vintage automobiles, capturing an early 20th-century street scene. The postcard was published by The H.A. Schaefer News Co., a notable publisher based in Pittsburgh, known for producing high-quality linen postcards during the 1930s and 1940s.

The reverse side includes a typed description highlighting the hotel's history: erected in 1898 and opened during the Knight's Templar Conclave in Pittsburgh, the hotel boasts 250 rooms and sits on five acres of grounds in the Schenley Farms district, near Schenley Park. This postcard exemplifies the linen type popular for its textured finish and vibrant colors, making it a collectible piece for enthusiasts of historical architecture, Pittsburgh landmarks, and vintage postcards.

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