This black and white vintage postcard shows some light edge wear, scuffing and spotting. It is in overall good condition. The card is unused and undated. The cars in the photo appear to be from the 1940’s.

The front states:

The Poinsett Hotel

Greenville, S.C.

“Carolina’s Finest”

J. Mason Alexander

Managing Director

The back states:

The Poinsett Hotel

Greenville, South Carolina

Absolutely Fire-Proof

250 rooms, each with private bath

General Joel Roberts Poinsett (1778-1851

The gorgeous Poinsettia, the “Flor de Parque” of Mexico, whose flame like beauty greets and gladdens the Christmas season, was introduced into the United States by the distinguished South Carolinian, General Joel Roberts Poinsett, then Minister to Mexico. Remarkable in his day as author, statesman, orator, scientist and botanist, and at one time a resident of Greenville. No gift of his genius is more prized than this little flower that bears his name.

East & West Postcard Company of New York City published the card. It was printed in the USA.

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