Antique Postcard 1913 Hotel Del Monte Rare RPO Train Postage

Historical Significance: Features a clear and desirable Niles & San Fran R.P.O. (Railway Post Office) circular date stamp dated July 16, 1913. This indicates the card was mailed and sorted in transit on the Southern Pacific line.

The Scene: A beautiful vintage view of the Arizona Cactus Garden at the world-famous Hotel Del Monte in Monterey (now Del Monte), California. The card has a handwritten message from "Leticia" describing the "beautiful hotel grounds".