• Rare RPPC of Linger Inn Lebanon Indiana, 1930s Art Deco bar interior with vintage advertising and chrome fixtures.
  • Rare RPPC of Linger Inn Lebanon Indiana, 1930s Art Deco bar interior with vintage advertising and chrome fixtures. Back of postcard
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Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

Linger Inn Lebanon Indiana RPPC Art Deco Bar Interior 1930s Tavern Real Photo Postcard

Linger Inn Lebanon Indiana RPPC Art Deco Bar Interior 1930s Tavern Real Photo Postcard

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Compliments of Linger Inn"
Type:
Standard Size Postcard (3 ½” x 5 ½”)
Subject:
Bar interior, Art Deco design
Style:
Art Deco; interior; documentary photography
Era:
Art Deco (1920 - 1945)
Circa:
1935 - 1938
Print type:
Silver gelatin real photo (AZO paper)
Condition:
Very good-excellent (VG-EX)
Color:
Sepia-toned
Postcard:
Real Photo (RPPC)
Location:
Lebanon, Indiana USA
Postmark:
Unposted | Unused

Low stock: 1 left

Rare interior view of a 1930s Art Deco tavern—capturing the atmosphere of post-Prohibition America.

Collector’s Note

📌 Interior real photo postcards of bars and taverns are significantly scarcer than exterior views, offering a vivid look at early cocktail culture, branded advertising, and period design in everyday American spaces.

This black-and-white real photo postcard is titled “Compliments of Linger Inn – Lebanon, Indiana” and features a striking interior view of a mid-1930s cocktail lounge. The scene showcases a beautifully preserved Art Deco bar with geometric paneling, chrome-and-vinyl stools, mirrored back bar shelving, and streamlined lighting—hallmarks of the era’s modern design.

Period advertising signage lines the walls, including recognizable brands such as Coca-Cola and Chesterfield, reinforcing the postcard’s role as a promotional piece and anchoring it firmly in the mid-1930s. These details, combined with the bar’s design, diner-style menu sign, and fixtures, place the image firmly within the post-Prohibition revival of American taverns.

The Linger Inn, opened in 1924 and known locally as the “Home of the Barbeque,” operated through the late 1930s before closing in 1940. The building was demolished in 1946, making surviving interior views such as this especially desirable.

Printed on AZO photographic paper with four-square stamp box and featuring a white-ink caption, the postcard dates to approximately 1935–1938, based on interior styling and period advertising elements.

A standout piece for collectors of vintage advertising, bar memorabilia, Indiana history, and Art Deco design. Very good condition with light corner wear consistent with age. Will ship in a protective postcard sleeve.

Framing Appeal

A perfect piece for bar areas, kitchens, or entertaining spaces—this postcard brings authentic 1930s cocktail culture and Art Deco style into the home.

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