| Summary: | Color print of the historic Exchange Hotel in Montgomery, AL. Four-story building on the corner of Commerce and Montgomery Streets. Automobiles and pedestrians on street. The hotel was demolished in the 1970s. Postmarked Jan. 18, 1948. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Exchange Hotel - Montgomery, Ala.', '7A-H2578'. ; Printed on back: 'The historic Exchange Hotel. The present building occupies the site of the Old Exchange Hotel which was intimately associated with the Old South. Montgomery was the Capital of the Confederacy and the Exchange Hotel was headquarters for the leaders in the Confederacy's activities. Jefferson Davis was one of the hotel's constant quests. From its portico, Yancey introduced President Davis with the words: "The man and the hour have met." Many Confederate cabinet meetings were held within its walls; from one of these meetings went the order to fire on Fort Sumter.', 'Genuine Corteich-Chicago ''C.T. Art-Colortone" post card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)'Written on back: 'Dear mother, We are spending our second night out - here. The roads have been slick but we've had no trouble. Have a nice, large room, this is a prettier city than Birmingham, tho not as large. Bought chains in Clarksville, Tenn. Sunny South, ha! Hope you have wonderful time. Love, Clara', 'Mrs. L.A. Windels % A.F. Obern, 9408 Saybrook Ave. Silver Springs, Md.'
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