Barker view Eureka Springs Arkansas From South Mt.

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Barker view Eureka Springs Arkansas From South Mt. A. W. Barker, titled: "From South Mountain". Great overview of a portion of Eureka Springs and of the Southern Hotel. Hand written on back of mount "Edith Ketchnur (sp?) from sister Etta 1890." Buff colored, standard size mount, with light soil/wear, very good condition. From Historic Hotels of America website: "Irish stonemasons constructed whats now affectionately referred to as the Grand Old Lady of the Ozarks in 1886 with every intention of making it the grandest hotel west of the Mississippi. The timing couldnt have better—the newly completed railroad brought thousands of tourists to the town, eager to sample the recuperative waters of the local springs. The Carriage Set was attracted to the resorts palatial surroundings, and its stable—outfitted with 100 horses—made sure that everyone had a steed to ride.Since then, the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa has undergone several incarnations within its all-Arkansas-limestone walls, including a period as an all-girls' school and as a cancer hospital before closing in 1940. It reopened after World War II and, in 1967, a fire destroyed most of the fourth floor, including the center penthouse.Historic preservationists Martin & Elise Roegnik purchased the hotel in 1997 and have since invested more than $5 million in renovations, which has re-enlivened the hotels history, complete with period guest rooms, a refurbished penthouse with unsurpassed views of Ozark Mountains, state-of the art New Moon Spa and Salon as well as a new addition the Health Spa and the Victorian-style Crystal Dining Room." From NSA Stereophotographers of the World: Barker, A.W. Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; Nashville, TN; Ottawa, KS;Eureka Spgs, AR [7-9] [A.W. Barker who was also in partnership in Ottawa with Gatch] "Published by...". Issued "American & Foreign Scenery"; "Descriptive Views of The American Continent", "Barker's Views of Kansas & Colorado"; varied coverage on RMs; fine & important group of Eureka Springs, AR, and surrounding areas in Northeast OK, southwest MO, #'s to 374 on tan RMs, do not look like copies; KS views incl. Ottawa scy. & "The Assembly & Forest Park Views"; few FL views; rare CA views; views of Savannah, GA to #184. Issued "A.W. Barker's Rocky Mountain Views", pub. by Barker & Gatch at Ottawa. All bases of operations listed on many cards; those of Eureka Springs say "Published at..."; sounds like large operation, but views uncommon. Some views look pirated; source of most unknown. In Ottawa, KS from 85-95. Also associated with Underwood Bros. in later years in some way . My Policies: Seller is not responsible for items shipped without insurance and is available for USA addresses only at additional cost . Insurance is strongly recommended for sales totaling over $20.00 and if desired should be requested by winning bidder. International Registered Mail by request. If this item is a small rock, mineral or fossil specimen, the shipping and handling charge is $5.00 for U.S.A, Canada, and most Western European destinations. If this item is a post card, stereoview or other small ephemera, the shipping/handling charge is $3.00 for U.S.A, Canada, and most Western European destinations. Shipping/handling charge to U.S.A. destinations for large pictures/photographs and small books (up to 6x9 inches) will normally be $5.00, to countries other than U.S.A. by quote. Multiple items and larger books will be by quote. Sales will be combined to lessen shipping/handling charges. Shipping/handling charges for other items by quote/invoice. Michigan, USA purchasers subject to 6% sales tax unless purchaser has a MI Resale Tax license and provides license no. to seller. MAKE PAYMENT TO: Quest Antiques-Books-Collectibles, P. O. Box 670, Brighton, MI 48116-0670 Another auction from Quest Antiques-Books-Collectibles read more

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