The Cat’s Meow Village Shelf Sitter – Natural Bridge Hotel, Virginia (1997)

Step back in time with this charming Cat’s Meow Village collectible, depicting the historic Natural Bridge Hotel in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Designed exclusively for Apple Barn in Troutville, VA, this retired 1997 piece captures the stately brick architecture of the rebuilt 1964 hotel that replaced the original Victorian structure lost to fire in 1963. A nostalgic keepsake for collectors of Virginia landmarks and Cat’s Meow Village miniatures. Details: Maker: The Cat’s Meow Village Year: 1997 Design: Natural Bridge Hotel, Rockbridge County, Virginia Exclusive Edition: “Apple Barn,” Troutville, VA Series Number: CSTM 10621 Features signature black cat “Casper” perched on the roof Material: Hand-painted wood Dimensions: Approx. 6.5” W × 3.25” H × 0.75” D Original Price Sticker: $19.95 (shown on back) Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minor natural wood wear consistent with age Back Reads: “Built in 1964 as a replacement to the original Natural Bridge Hotel, an ornate wooden Victorian style structure circa 1890 that fire destroyed in April of 1963. Also home to the Colonial Dining Room, a longtime local favorite.” 🏛 Historical Note Built in 1964 as a replacement for the original 1890 Victorian-style Natural Bridge Hotel, which was destroyed by fire in 1963. The building is also home to the beloved Colonial Dining Room, a longtime local favorite. 🎁 Perfect For Cat’s Meow Village collectors Virginia history lovers Vintage Americana décor displays