Hotel Gadsden Douglas Arizona Linen Postcard Mexican Troubadors Wonderland Rocks For Sale

Offered is an originallinen postcardfeaturing theHotel GadsdeninDouglas, Arizona. The front includes a large view of the hotel surrounded by illustrated regional attractions, includingMexican Troubadors,Wonderland of Rocks,Cattle on the Range, and a map showing Douglas in relation to nearby Arizona and Old Mexico locations. The reverse contains a handwritten change-of-address message but isunstamped and unpostmarked.

• Subject:Hotel Gadsden
• Location:Douglas, Arizona
• Postcard Type:Linen postcard
• Front Features:
  • Hotel Gadsden
  • Mexican Troubadors
  • Wonderland of Rocks
  • Cattle on the Range
  • Regional map of southeastern Arizona and Old Mexico
• Back Type:Divided back
• Message:Handwritten change-of-address identified on the postcard
• Printer:Made only by Beals, Des Moines (as stated on reverse)
• Printing Finish:Art Tone "Glo-Var" Finished
• Series/Stamp Box Number:17 AT Context

  TheHotel Gadsdenhas long been one of Douglas, Arizona's best-known landmarks, serving travelers near the United States-Mexico border. The descriptive text on the reverse highlights its location onHighway 80, theSouthern Pacificmainline, andAmerican Airlines, emphasizing its role as a modern hotel serving visitors exploring southern Arizona and nearby Old Mexico.

  This postcard uses thelinen postcardprocess, recognizable by its textured paper surface and richly saturated colors. Linen postcards were widely produced in the United States from the 1930s through the 1940s and often showcased hotels, highways, roadside attractions, and regional tourism.

  Why Collectors Value It

  This postcard is desirable for collectors of:

  • Arizona postcards
  • Douglas, Arizona history
  • Hotel Gadsden memorabilia
  • Southwestern travel and tourism
  • Linen postcards
  • Highway 80 history
  • Borderland and Old Mexico travel memorabilia
  • Hotel and hospitality collectibles

  Its combination of architectural imagery, regional illustrations, and travel map makes it an appealing example of mid-century Arizona tourism advertising.

  Condition

  Pre-owned postcard showing age-related wear consistent with handling and storage. Condition may include:

  • Edge and corner wear
  • Surface wear
  • Light age toning
  • Handwritten message on the reverse
  • No stamp or postmark
  • Other typical vintage imperfections

  Please use's magnifier/zoom featureto carefully inspect the postcard for edge wear, corners, creases, surface issues, writing, stains, paper loss, album residue, and any other imperfections, as the photographs are an important part of the description.