Description
The majestic New Clifton Hotel in Ottawa, Illinois, dominates this vintage postcard, its brick façade and arched windows hinting at a bygone era. A classic automobile sits parked before the impressive hotel building. This beautiful postcard, featuring a heartfelt New Year’s message, dates from approximately the 1950s (based on the postcard’s style).
Front Text (cleaned):
New Clifton Hotel, Ottawa, Ill.
Back Text (cleaned):
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Post Card
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Many happy New Years
to you. May you never
grow old. May your days
be many and happy.
The land which
God giveth
