{"product_id":"1931-tongariro-alpine-hotel-new-zealand-travel-poster","title":"1931 Tongariro Alpine Hotel New Zealand Travel Poster - Golden Age Tourism Art - Volcanic Plateau North Island Scenery","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1931 New Zealand Tongariro Alpine Lodge Travel Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated around 1931 by Edgar Lovell-Smith for New Zealand Railways, this elegant travel poster showcases the recently opened Château Tongariro. Stylish visitors gather outside the grand hotel with hiking, skiing, and fishing gear, while the snow-capped, smoking cone of Mount Ngauruhoe rises beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Zealand Railways' Publicity Branch issued the poster to promote its celebrated retreat, which debuted in 1929 within the country's oldest national park. Reached by the North Island main trunk line, the Château welcomed travelers with comfort amid volcanoes, alpine trails, and dramatic wilderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1887, Ng?ti T?wharetoa chief Te Heuheu T?kino gifted the region's sacred peaks to the nation, founding New Zealand's first national park. By the early 1930s, improved rail access had transformed this remote volcanic heartland into a cherished destination for sightseers and adventurers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday this artwork stands as a testament to the golden age of rail tourism and offers a window into the romance of an untamed frontier between the wars. With its refined detail and sweeping scenery, it makes a prized addition to a study, lounge, or den.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":68101791744189,"sku":"ENTP0079_0812P","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":68101791776957,"sku":"ENTP0079_1117P","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":68101791809725,"sku":"ENTP0079_1624P","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1_FP_4ppvHpc266sTgXi2eYLOMjey3a46_w1000.jpg?v=1793423507","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1931-tongariro-alpine-hotel-new-zealand-travel-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}