Discover a unique piece of travel history with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the iconic World Sign Post at the Fort Sumter Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This charming card, postmarked from 1940, showcases a whimsical signpost directing to various global destinations like New York, London, Paris, Hollywood, and even the North and South Poles, each with its respective mileage from Charleston. The vibrant, natural color illustration captures the lush surroundings of the historic hotel, located on the famous Battery at the foot of King Street.

Produced by the renowned E.C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this postcard is a testament to the popular travel mementos of the era. It offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-20th century tourism and the cultural significance of Charleston as a destination. Collectors and enthusiasts of South Carolina history, vintage travel, and unique roadside attractions will appreciate the detailed depiction and historical context of this charming piece.

This is an original postcard see pictures for condition use the zoom and please ask questions. Any long straight black or white lines on the image that extend over the edges of the postcard were caused by pieces of dirt/dust on the scanner plate and are not on the card itself.