Selma AL Alabama Hotel Albert 1920 White Border Postcard Used No Stamp

This vintage postcard featuring Hotel Albert in Selma, Alabama, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century architecture and personal correspondence.

• Postmarked from Selma, Alabama
• Features handwritten personal note
• Measures approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches
• Collectible early 1900s ephemera

Light edge wear, small stains, and minor corner creases visible due to age.
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This is a vintage linen postcard featuring the Hotel Albert in Selma, Alabama.
The Hotel Albert was a significant landmark in Selma, known for its distinctive architecture and historical role in the city:
Architecture: Designed by architect David Hudson and modeled after the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy, the hotel featured a prominent red brick façade and intricate arched details.
History: Construction began in the 1860s but was halted by the Civil War; during that time, Union troops used the unfinished building as a headquarters after the Battle of Selma in 1865.
Social Hub: For nearly a century, it served as Selma's social center, even featuring unique amenities like a skating rink on the second floor.
Demolition: After 100 years of operation, the hotel was dismantled and demolished between 1968 and 1969.

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