Vintage El Navajo Fred Harvey Hotel Postcard Gallup NM by Fred Geary
Vintage El Navajo Fred Harvey Hotel Postcard Gallup NM by Fred Geary
Condition: Used
Price: USD 4.99
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This vintage linen postcard showcases the El Navajo Fred Harvey Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico, artistically rendered after a painting by Fred Geary. The image captures the hotel’s distinctive Southwestern architectural style against a warm sunset sky, highlighting the iconic building’s clean lines and large windows. Railroad tracks run parallel in the foreground, emphasizing the hotel’s historical connection to the railroad and travel in the American Southwest.
Produced by the Fred Harvey Company, known for their historic hotels, shops, and restaurants along rail lines, this postcard offers a glimpse into the cultural significance of Gallup, situated in the heart of Indian Country. The hotel lobby is noted for its sacred paintings of the Medicine Men, passed down through generations, reflecting the rich Native American heritage of the region. Collectors will appreciate the postcard’s linen texture and vibrant color palette typical of mid-20th-century travel postcards.
