Alvarado Hotel Albuquerque New Mexico NM Fred Harvey Spanish Revival Postcard
Alvarado Hotel Albuquerque New Mexico NM Fred Harvey Spanish Revival Postcard
The “PHOSTINT” process, known for its vibrant colors, was patented and used by Detroit Publishing Co. from about 1907 onwards. The number “81412” is likely a specific catalog or inventory number assigned by the Detroit Publishing Co. for this particular view.
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Alvarado Hotel Albuquerque New Mexico NM Fred Harvey Spanish Revival Postcard
The Alvarado Hotel at First Street and Central Avenue in Albuquerque was opened in 1902 as a flagship Fred Harvey Company and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway hotel, executed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style that anchored downtown hospitality and rail travel, became a landmark along Central Avenue when it carried U.S. Route 66 after 1926, and served rail passengers and the city’s visitors until its demolition in 1970.
🖼️ Information on the Front of the Postcard
📝 In-Scene Text
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🏢 Publisher Information
H-2896
💬 Captions
THE ALVARADO, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. (FROM FIRST STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE.)
📬 Information on the Back of the Postcard
Here is the analysis of the postcard back:
📮 Address
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📅 Postmark & Stamp
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🏛️ Publisher & Postal Note
**Publisher Information:**
* Trademark/Series: “FRED HARVEY” and “PHOSTINT”
* Publisher: “MADE ONLY BY DETROIT PUBLISHING CO.”
* Catalog/Series Number: “81412” (along the left edge) and “XXK” (bottom center line)
**Pre-printed Descriptive Text:**
“The Alvarado Hotel takes its name from Hern-andez de Alvarado, a captain of artillery in Coron-ado’s expedition into the southwest.
The graceful lines of the building, its rough gray walls and the picturesque Mission garden in which a Mexican fountain is always playing, stongly recall the days of romance and chivalry.”
**Postal Service Notes/Instructions:**
* “PLACE STAMP HERE” (in the stamp box)
* “POST CARD” (at the top center)
* “THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR MESSAGE” (bottom left)
* “THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS” (bottom right)
📌 Context
This postcard is an unused example from the “PHOSTINT” series, produced by the Detroit Publishing Company for Fred Harvey. The “PHOSTINT” process, known for its vibrant colors, was patented and used by Detroit Publishing Co. from about 1907 onwards. The postcard features a “divided back,” meaning it has separate sections for the message and the recipient’s address. This format was officially allowed for postcards in the United States starting March 1, 1907, which helps date the card to 1907 or later. The card depicts the Alvarado Hotel, a renowned “Harvey House” hotel located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fred Harvey was famous for establishing quality hotels and restaurants along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making postcards of his properties popular souvenirs. The descriptive text on the left highlights the hotel’s Spanish Mission Revival architecture and its historical connection to Coronado’s expedition. The number “81412” is likely a specific catalog or inventory number assigned by the Detroit Publishing Co. for this particular view.
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