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Item Description
Title: Vintage 1960s Majestic Hotel Travel BrochureLot – Hot Springs, Arkansas (Lanai Towers & Pool Art)
Description:
Up for sale is a gorgeous piece of mid-century modern travelephemera: an original, authentic 1960s promotional brochure set for thehistoric Majestic Hotel, famously known as the "Queen of ResortHotels" in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.
This lot captures the hotel at the height of its mid-centuryglory following the opening of its famous Lanai Towersaddition in 1963.
Lot Includes:
- The Multi-Fold Main Brochure: Features the striking 1960s mid-century graphics on the cover showcasing the Lanai Towers alongside colorful illustrations of gems and minerals native to the area. Inside unfolds to show rate details, descriptions of the world-famous thermal mineral baths, and luxurious amenities.
Unused Panoramic "Americhrome" Postcard:The pool courtyard illustration is actually an authentic, unposted oversizedpostcard printed by Colorcraft. The back is pristine, blank, and features adetailed promotional description of the Lanai Suites and the year-roundtemperature-controlled pool facilities.
Because the Majestic Hotel closed permanently in 2006 andwas largely lost to a major fire in 2014, these original, un-restored 1960sadvertising items serve as fantastic historical documents for Arkansas regionalhistorians and enthusiasts of mid-century architecture/graphic design.
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Both pieces feature bright, clearcolors and crisp retro illustrations as pictured. Folds are sturdy and intact.Expect normal, light handling wear, faint edge toning, and minor storage traitsalong the margins appropriate for 60-year-old paper travel ephemera. No heavytears, interior ink writing, or water damage. Please review all high-resolutionphotos carefully to evaluate close-up cosmetic details.
Shipping:
We handle vintage paper with strict collector'scare. These travel items will be laid flat inside a weather-proof protectivesleeve and securely sandwiched between thick, heavy panels of rigid corrugatedcardboard to ensure zero bending, folding, or crushed edges occur duringtransit. Shipped via tracked USPS.