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Fordyce Baths Hot Springs National Park Arkansas Linen Postcard Metrocraft 1930s

About this piece

Vintage linen postcard depicting the Fordyce Baths at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The architectural view shows the historic bathhouse building — a grand brick structure with arched windows, striped awnings, ornamental street lamps, and manicured grounds — operated under the supervision of the U.S. Government, Department of the Interior, with Byron L. Neimeyer listed as Manager. Card number 34436 printed on front.

• Type: Linen Postcard
• Era: Circa 1930s–1940s
• Publisher: Mrs. F. C. Boving
• Printer: Metrocraft, Everett, Mass.
• Location: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
• Condition: VG+ — displays very well with only minor handling; please review all photos
• Size: Standard 3.5" × 5.5"
• Postal Status: Unused

Hot Springs National Park / Bathhouse Row is a desirable Arkansas topographical subject with strong collector demand. The Fordyce Baths is now the park visitor center, making this a historically significant roadside Americana / national park souvenir linen.

Both sides photographed. Securely sleeved and shipped in a rigid toploader with cardboard sandwich. Combined shipping available — $0.50 each additional card.