Description: Capture the historic charm of Boston with this Parker House postcard, a piece of North America's architectural heritage. Published by Mason Bros. & Co., this standard-sized collectible (5.5 x 3.5 in) features a divided back and is a splendid pick for those who appreciate hotel and restaurant-themed memorabilia. History: The Parker House has been operating as a hotel since 1855, and the current buildings were completed in 1897 and 1927. The hotel was the site of the famous Saturday Club, where writers like Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and Longfellow met. Notable guests: The hotel has hosted many notable guests, including Charles Dickens, who performed his first American public reading of A Christmas Carol at the hotel. Other guests have included Claudia Schiffer, David Copperfield, Leonard Nimoy, Elizabeth Montgomery, Hugh Hefner, The Grateful Dead, The Who, Muhammad Ali, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and Gerald Ford. Known for: The hotel is known for the Parker House Roll, which was invented by the hotel's bakers and cooks. The hotel also perfected Boston Cream Pie, which is now the official state dessert of Massachusetts Admire the intricate design and craftsmanship that reflects Boston's rich history. Whether for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift, this unposted topographical postcard is a unique acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts of historical architecture. Although it may be vintage, I am not listing it as “vintage” because I am unsure.
Price: 5 USD
Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-02-09T14:14:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
City: Boston
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
Continent: North America
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Theme: Hotel & Restaurant, Architecture
Features: Divided Back
Postage Condition: Unposted
Brand/Publisher: Mason Bros. & Co.
Subject: Postcards
