Biplane flying over a large hotel building, circa 1930

Subjects: Aviation Hotels & Inns
Card type: Printed photo

Back of Biplane flying over a large hotel building, circa 1930, Hotel Rueger, VA, USA, printed photo postcard — Back

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A biplane banks in flight above a large multi-story hotel building, with a smaller structure signed "Hotel Manger Garage" at street level among trees. The scene is rendered in black-and-white halftone.

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HOTEL MANGER GARAGE --- HOTEL RUEGER 9TH AND BANK STREETS RICHMOND, VA. "Hotel Rueger" is a modern fire-proof structure. Located in the heart of the business district and occupying a commanding position overlooking the Capitol Square with its historical building and monuments, is ideally situated to afford comfort and convenience to the commercial traveler and tourist. Established in 1846, "RUEGER'S" is known the country wide for its excellent cuisine and service. The hotel is exclusively European plan for ladies and gentlemen. It contains 130 bed-rooms, 100 of which are fitted with private bath. Modern Garage attached to main building. Post Card PLACE STAMP HERE FOR ADDRESS ONLY

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Condition	Good
Place mentioned	Hotel Rueger, 9th and Bank Streets, Richmond, VA
Place mentioned	Capitol Square, Richmond, VA
Notes	White border; black-and-white halftone print; yellowish staining/foxing in the sky area; no printed caption or publisher line on the front beyond the sign on the building. Postmark: none readable. Undivided back ("FOR ADDRESS ONLY" on the address half, printed ad copy on the other half), white border, matte halftone print. Pencil dealer marks "$4 3-" and "B34" at top right, "EN" at lower right. No handwritten message or address.

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Biplane flying over a large hotel building, circa 1930, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/biplane-flying-over-a-large-hotel-building-circa-1930. Accessed October 5, 2026.