Offered is an original postcard featuring an interior view of the Lanai – Cooper Ranch Inn – Hauula, T. H. (Territory of Hawaii), as identified by the caption on the front. The photograph shows the inn’s lanai furnished with wicker seating, tables, plants, and large picture windows overlooking the surrounding landscape. The front includes image number S-582.

Postcard Details

• Title: Lanai – Cooper Ranch Inn – Hauula, T. H.
• Location: Hauula, Territory of Hawaii
• Subject: Cooper Ranch Inn, interior lanai, wicker furniture, lounge area
• Postcard Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
• Printing Method: Original photographic process (real photo)
• Series/Number: S-582
• Publisher: Identified by the “KGH” logo on the front (full publisher name not stated on the postcard)
• Back: Divided back
• Embossing: None visible
• Postmarked: Yes – Honolulu, Hawaii, November 21, 1941
• Stamp: Yes – United States 1-cent George Washington stamp
• Writing: Yes, brief handwritten message on the reverse

Historical Context

Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs) were produced using photographic paper rather than traditional printing methods, resulting in detailed images prized by collectors. Hotels, inns, and resorts were common postcard subjects because they documented accommodations and travel destinations during the early and mid-twentieth century.

This postcard depicts the lanai of the Cooper Ranch Inn in Hauula while Hawaii was still officially the Territory of Hawaii, as reflected by the “T. H.” designation in the caption. The postcard was mailed from Honolulu on November 21, 1941, just weeks before the events of December 1941, adding historical interest to this period piece.

Why Collectors Appreciate This Card

This postcard is desirable to collectors of:

• Hawaii postcards
• Territory of Hawaii memorabilia
• Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs)
• Historic hotels and inns
• Interior architecture and hospitality history
• Honolulu postal history
• Pre-statehood Hawaii ephemera

Condition

Pre-owned postcard with age-related wear consistent with mailing and storage. There is edge wear, corner wear, surface wear, toning, and light handling wear. The postcard has been mailed and includes a handwritten message, postmark, and attached 1-cent postage stamp.

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The postcard shown is the exact item you will receive.