{"product_id":"selma-al-alabama-hotel-albert-1920-white-border-postcard-used-no-stamp","title":"Selma AL Alabama Hotel Albert 1920 White Border Postcard Used No Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard featuring Hotel Albert in Selma, Alabama, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century architecture and personal correspondence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Postmarked from Selma, Alabama \u003cbr\u003e• Features handwritten personal note \u003cbr\u003e• Measures approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches \u003cbr\u003e• Collectible early 1900s ephemera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight edge wear, small stains, and minor corner creases visible due to age.\u003cbr\u003e______________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vintage linen postcard featuring the Hotel Albert in Selma, Alabama. \u003cbr\u003eThe Hotel Albert was a significant landmark in Selma, known for its distinctive architecture and historical role in the city:\u003cbr\u003eArchitecture: 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. \u003cbr\u003eHistory: 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. \u003cbr\u003eSocial Hub: For nearly a century, it served as Selma's social center, even featuring unique amenities like a skating rink on the second floor. \u003cbr\u003eDemolition: After 100 years of operation, the hotel was dismantled and demolished between 1968 and 1969. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us with your questions or concerns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462178484441,"sku":"60767","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/QrJ3zVQB_0.jpg?v=1774572092","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/selma-al-alabama-hotel-albert-1920-white-border-postcard-used-no-stamp","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}