This 1940s linen postcard of the Atlantic View Hotel in Hatteras, North Carolina captures the growth of Outer Banks tourism during the early automobile travel era.
Hatteras, situated along the barrier islands of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, developed as a seasonal destination as improved roads and ferries made coastal travel more accessible. Mid-century seaside hotels often featured broad porches, simple gabled rooflines, and expansive lawns suited to open coastal settings. Linen postcards were widely used to promote these properties, with vivid hand-applied color enhancing sky, grass, and architectural contrast.
The image presents a long, white, two-story hotel structure with a red roof and covered front porch extending across the façade. Period automobiles are parked beneath the porte-cochère and along the circular drive, reinforcing the property’s appeal to motor tourists. The caption at the top reads Atlantic View Hotel, Hatteras, N.C., while the reverse is unposted and consistent with 1940s linen stock production.
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