Modern Architectures of North America

The Hotel Nacional travelled beyond the shores of Cuba

Along with brochures, postcards such as the one above circulated widely throughout the U.S. The significant U.S. presence in Cuba also meant strong postal service, and it was easy to send postcards from Havana to friends and family back home. Postcards such as this functioned as free promotion for the Hotel Nacional, as tourists spread the hotel's name and image throughout the United State.

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