Greetings Card : Dad Lees Dirty Rose Hotel, Oreana, Nevada, USA
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Dad Lees Dirty Rose Hotel, Oreana, Nevada, USA
Dad Lees Dirty Rose Hotel, Route 40, Oreana, Nevada, USA, showing the legendary Dad Lee Baker standing outside. Date: circa 1935
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Media ID 14233440
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Baker Champion Desert Dirty Elderly Legendary Nevada Route Shack Signs Skinner Supply 1935
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a charming vintage design featuring Dad Lee Baker standing proudly outside the iconic Dirty Rose Hotel in Oreana, Nevada, USA. This captivating image, dating back to circa 1935, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for Father's Day or as a thoughtful gesture to remind your loved one of cherished memories, our greeting cards are a unique way to bring a touch of history into your everyday life. With their high-quality print and elegant finish, these cards are sure to make a lasting impression. Order yours today and add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this image of Dad Lee Baker, the legendary proprietor of the Dirty Rose Hotel in Oreana, Nevada, circa 1935. Located along the historic Route 40, the Dirty Rose Hotel was a quirky wooden shack that stood as a beacon of hospitality and survival in the arid desert landscape. Dad Lee Baker, an elderly man with a weathered face and a warm smile, is seen standing outside the hotel, surrounded by the simple yet intriguing signs that adorned the building. The signs, bearing the names of popular brands like Skinner and Blatz, were a testament to the era's simple pleasures and the resourcefulness of the community. The Dirty Rose Hotel was more than just a place to rest for weary travelers; it was a vital water supply and a gathering place for men seeking solace and camaraderie in the harsh desert environment. Dad Lee Baker, a champion of the community, was known for his long line of customers and his ability to provide a much-needed respite from the relentless desert heat. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the history of Oreana, Nevada, and the unique characters that shaped its past. The Dirty Rose Hotel, with its rustic charm and Dad Lee Baker's welcoming presence, remains an enduring symbol of the spirit of the American West and the resilience of those who dared to settle its vast, unforgiving landscapes.
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