A real photographic postcard of the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, ca. 1923

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A real photographic postcard of the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, ca. 1923

Entry/Object ID

2014.782.1.1

Description

A real photographic postcard of the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, ca. 1923. The elevated view of the façade is shown facing Pershing Square. The multi story hotel is topped with the American flag on both wings that flank a rooftop courtyard in the center. On the street, a street trolley passes by along with several pedestrians. The park with a fountain at the center is visible to the right as are several other multi story buildings. The postcard includes an azo postage stamp box. The postcard is heavily soiled and has moderate fading, it is in fair condition.

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Real Photographic Postcards