Auditorium Travel Inn San Jose CA Best Western Motel Vintage Postcard

$ 5.28

Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: California Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Material: Paper Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Theme: Architecture, Cities Towns, Roadside America, Travel Country: United States Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) City: San Jose Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: Motel Signed: No

Description

Auditorium Travel Inn San Jose CA Best Western Motel Vintage Postcard. It serves as a fantastic piece of San Jose history, capturing the architectural and design trends of a bygone era. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Step back in time with this vibrant vintage postcard showcasing the Auditorium Travel Inn, a prominent Best Western Motel located at 455 South Second Street in San Jose, California. This multi-view postcard captures the essence of mid-20th century American travel, featuring a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, the distinctive motel exterior with period automobiles, and inviting interior guest rooms complete with stylish decor. An additional inset provides a glimpse into the lobby or restaurant area, highlighting the comprehensive amenities offered. Produced by Max Gosseling, this chrome-era postcard vividly illustrates the era's promise of "True luxury at modest rates" and modern conveniences like "Color TV in all rooms." It serves as a fantastic piece of San Jose history, capturing the architectural and design trends of a bygone era. A must-have for collectors of California ephemera, vintage motel memorabilia, or those with an interest in the Golden State's rich travel heritage.