Vintage Postcard Statler Hilton Hotel Architecture Cars 1950s Washington DC

This is an architectural illustration of the historic Statler Hilton Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. The card acts as a time capsule of mid-century corporate travel and amenities. The reverse side text advertises luxury conveniences, including 850 air-conditioned rooms, individual radios and TVs, a 7-digit telephone connection (Executive 3-1000), and a Teletype routing code (WA 423).

The foreground is alive with bustling post-war automotive culture, pedestrians, shoppers, and travelers.

The bottom of the card features a rare promotional line for "Carte Blanche," the famous all-purpose credit card originally launched by the Hilton Hotels corporation in 1958.

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Era: Late Linen to Early Photochrome Era Transition (Circa late 1950s to early 1960s)

Type: lithograph 

Publisher: An official advertising souvenir card printed for Hilton Hotels

Condition: Natural paper toning

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.