1905 Halftone Print Hotel Frascati Havre Northern France Historical Perry Beach

This is an original 1905 black and white halftone print of the famous Hôtel Frascati in Le Havre, France. It was originally designed as a strategic military facility, located near the beach to enable a clear line of fire towards any incoming enemies. Although the entire building was damaged in a fire during 1900, it struggled along for the next half a decade, eventually closing its doors in 1906. CONDITIONThis 106+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 4.5 inches; 15 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: shore, landmark, historicXGMA1C05