1955 Rancho del Rey Travelodge Chula Vista CA Mirro-Krome Postcard
$ 10.55
Description
1955 Rancho del Rey Travelodge Chula Vista CA Mirro-Krome Postcard. The vibrant image captures the inviting facade of the lodge, complete with its distinctive sign, lush green lawns, manicured landscaping, and quaint white picket fences. Discover a nostalgic glimpse of mid-century California with this charming Mirro-Krome postcard featuring the Rancho del Rey Travelodge in Chula Vista. The vibrant image captures the inviting facade of the lodge, complete with its distinctive sign, lush green lawns, manicured landscaping, and quaint white picket fences. This postcard offers a vivid snapshot of a classic roadside motel experience from the era, reflecting the burgeoning automobile travel culture and the allure of Southern California destinations. Printed by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc. in San Francisco, this Mirro-Krome card showcases the advanced color printing techniques of the time, resulting in rich, saturated hues that bring the scene to life. The postcard provides a unique historical artifact, detailing the address and telephone number for the Rancho del Rey Travelodge, located at 588 National Ave. on U. S. Highway 101, and proudly advertised as the "Gateway to Old Mexico." It represents a significant piece of Chula Vista and California tourism history, appealing to collectors of vintage Americana, travel memorabilia, and postcards from the Golden State.
