Vintage Linen Postcard Holman Hotel & Clayton St Athens GA 1940s

This vintage linen postcard features a vibrant view of the Holman Hotel and Clayton Street looking east in Athens, Georgia. Capturing the charm of 1940s downtown life, the image highlights the distinctive red-brick Holman Hotel building standing tall amidst classic cars and bustling street scenes. The linen texture adds a soft, tactile quality typical of postcards from the 1930-1945 era, enhancing both color saturation and durability. Published by Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C., this divided back postcard is a genuine original from the mid-20th century. The scene showcases the hotel's architectural details and period storefronts, making it a collectible piece for enthusiasts of Georgia history, vintage Americana, and linen postcard collectors. Its depiction of community life and cityscape offers a nostalgic glimpse into Athens' past, perfect for display or adding to a historical postcard collection.