{"product_id":"linger-inn-lebanon-indiana-rppc-art-deco-bar","title":"Linger Inn Lebanon Indiana RPPC Art Deco Bar Interior 1930s Tavern Real Photo Postcard","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eRare interior view of a 1930s Art Deco tavern—capturing the atmosphere of post-Prohibition America.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e📌 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003eThis black-and-white real photo postcard is titled \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003e“Compliments of Linger Inn – Lebanon, Indiana”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003ePeriod advertising signage lines the walls, including recognizable brands such as \u003cstrong\u003eCoca-Cola\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2201\"\u003eThe Linger Inn, opened in 1924 and known locally as the \u003cem data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"2257\"\u003e“Home of the Barbeque,”\u003c\/em\u003e operated through the late 1930s before closing in 1940. The building was demolished in 1946, making surviving interior views such as this especially desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003ePrinted on AZO photographic paper with four-square stamp box and featuring a white-ink caption, the postcard dates to approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"2589\" data-start=\"2576\"\u003e1935–1938\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on interior styling and period advertising elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2761\" data-start=\"2651\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFraming Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eA perfect piece for bar areas, kitchens, or entertaining spaces—this postcard brings authentic 1930s cocktail culture and Art Deco style into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39860631535683,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/LinglerInnFrontSquare.jpg?v=1778017708","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/linger-inn-lebanon-indiana-rppc-art-deco-bar","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}