Savannah, GEORGIA - Hotel de Soto - ARCHITECTURE: The hotel's website touts "Built in 1890 on the site of Oglethorpe's Barracks, the original DeSoto hotel was Savannah's haven of hospitality and gathering place for celebrities, dignitaries, and presidents. Setting the bar for Savannah's tradition of gracious service, Hilton Savannah DeSoto continues as one of the Savannah Historic District's landmark hotels, providing an unmatched atmosphere for leisure and business travelers. Enjoy a glimpse of our past in the elegant sitting room dedicated to the history of the DeSoto. Original crystal chandeliers shine brilliantly over the grand lobby of this iconic Savannah hotel." This White Border Era (1915-30) postcard advertises the hotel. The card is in good condition. Tichnor Quality Views No. 131995. EC Kropp Co., Milwaukee. No. 21608.