The Stevens Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1940

Subjects: Commercial Buildings Hotels & Inns
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of The Stevens Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

A view of the massive brick and stone Stevens Hotel on South Michigan Avenue, framed by trees, with its name lettered across the facade. Built by Ernest J. Stevens and opened in 1927, the Holabird & Roche design was billed as the largest hotel in the world with some 3,000 rooms. After a 1932 receivership it was bought by Conrad Hilton in 1945 and renamed the Conrad Hilton in 1947; the building still operates as the Chicago Hilton. The linen-textured coloring and white border place this printing in the late 1930s to 1940s.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

June 30 - 1952 Hello folks how are you in this hot weather I hope OK hot here in Chicago 10001 deric Lou and Pa

PublisherAmerican Colortype Co.

The Stevens STEVENS HOTEL—CHICAGO --- The STEVENS WORLD'S LARGEST and friendliest HOTEL Chicago Located on Michigan Boulevard at 7th opposite Grant Park, and overlooking Lake Michigan, THE STEVENS is conveniently near Chicago's Loop — but away from the noise of the downtown district. 3,000 delightful, outside rooms — each with bath. THE STEVENS is the home of the Famous BOULEVARD ROOM which features fine cuisine, dancing to famous orchestras, and a full hour musical comedy revue, starring the BOULEVAR-DEARS. American Colortype Co. Chicago-New York — Printed Letterpress in U.S.A.

PostmarkedJune 30, 1952, 13:30

Addressed to

Bill Steel

217 Walnut St, Casanova, WI

Postcard record

Postmarked	June 30, 1952, 13:30
Publisher	American Colortype Co.
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Bill Steel, 217 Walnut St, Casanova, WI
Place depicted	Chicago, IL
Stamp	10c George Washington, green
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	White border; visible linen/canvas texture; small printer imprint at lower right; light soiling and wear at the upper left corner. Postmark: CHICAGO JUN 30 130 PM 1952 ILL. Linen-era divided-back hotel advertising card with American Colortype Co. imprint; light edge wear and toning.

Cite this card

The Stevens Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-stevens-hotel-chicago-illinois-circa-1940. Accessed October 24, 2026.