Hotel Morrison Rare 1920's Postcard
 
Known as the "Perfect Service Hotel," the Morrison Hotel was located on the southeast corner of Madison Street and Clark Street.
Originally a four-story structure, the hotel was rebuilt in 1913 and offered 519 rooms. Ahead of its time, the Morrison was one of the first hotels to offer a bathroom in every room.
In 1927 a 46-story tower was added, raising the hotel's height to 637 feet and giving the Morrison the distinction of being the "World's Tallest Hotel." The tower also included an observation deck so visitors could see the city.
The Morrison was demolished in 1965 to make way for the First National Bank building, now known as Bank One Plaza.
This view of Morrison's Garden and Terrace shows the hotel's Madison Street entrance as it appeared shortly after its completion during World War I. A large United States flag can be seen at the lobby counter with flags above showing support for the troops.
The postcard accompanies a rare stamp and postmark of President George Washington of 2 cents from 1920.