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Walden Inn Greencastle Indiana | Chrome Era Postcard

Walden Inn Greencastle Indiana | Chrome Era Postcard

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Title:
Walden Inn Greencastle, Indiana
Publisher:
Greencastle Offset Printing
Type:
Standard Size Postcard (3 ½” x 5 ½”)
Subject:
Country inn
Style:
Documentary, travel photography
Circa:
Mid 1980s
Print type:
Photochrome print
Condition:
Excellent (EX)
Color:
Glossy
Postcard:
Chrome
Location:
Greencastle, Indiana USA
Postmark:
Unposted | Unused

Vintage chrome‑era postcard featuring the Walden Inn in Greencastle, Indiana — a beloved country inn known for its gracious hospitality and small‑town charm. Published by Greencastle Offset Printing, this mid‑1980s view captures the inn’s classic brick façade, wraparound porch, white trim, and landscaped grounds. The image reflects the warm, traditional character that made the Walden Inn a local landmark for travelers, families, and DePauw University visitors.

A wonderful piece of Indiana lodging history, especially meaningful now that the property is known as the Inn at DePauw following its 2005 acquisition by the university. Ideal for collectors of Americana, small‑town ephemera, and vintage hotel postcards. Arrives in a protective sleeve.

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