Amber Sky Motel Flagstaff Arizona Route 66 Vintage Chrome Postcard

$ 15.8

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Material: Paper Year Manufactured: 1960 Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Continent: North America City: Flagstaff Unit Type: Unit Brand/Publisher: Dexter Press Postage Condition: Unposted Type: Chrome Number of Items in Set: 1 Features: Roadside Americana Region: Arizona Country: USA Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1969 brand: Dexter Press Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Motel Country of Origin: United States Unit Quantity: 1

Description

Amber Sky Motel Flagstaff Arizona Route 66 Vintage Chrome Postcard. Step back in time with this vibrant vintage postcard featuring the iconic Amber Sky Motel in Flagstaff, Arizona. This classic chrome postcard captures the mid-century charm of the motel, nestled against a backdrop of majestic mountains and lush pine trees. The image showcases the sleek architecture of the motel buildings, complete with period-appropriate automobiles parked outside, offering a glimpse into the golden age of American road travel along the historic U.S. Routes 66 and 89. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the Amber Sky Motel, highlighting its status as an AAA and Western Motels member. It boasts of "New and beautiful units with fully carpeted floors, tiled tubs and showers, room telephones, Radios & T.V.," designed for the "most discriminating guest." Published by Bob Bradshaw of Sedona, Arizona, and manufactured by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, N.Y., this "Genuine Natural Color" postcard is a testament to the era's printing techniques, known for their vivid hues and sharp detail. This piece is a must-have for collectors of Arizona memorabilia, Route 66 ephemera, or vintage motel postcards, offering a unique window into America's travel history.