Bradenton Florida Ray's Motel Court Inc. Vintage Postcard FL Gulf Beach

$ 5.28

Region: Florida Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: North America Signed: No Theme: Roadside America City: Bradenton Country: USA Subject: Motel Country of Origin: United States Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Material: Cardboard Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)

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Bradenton Florida Ray's Motel Court Inc. Vintage Postcard FL Gulf Beach. 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. This captivating vintage postcard features Ray's Motel Court Inc. in sunny Bradenton, Florida, offering a glimpse into mid-century hospitality. The main image showcases the motel's inviting exterior, with individual units surrounding a lush, green courtyard dotted with palm trees and a shuffleboard court, evoking a serene vacation atmosphere. An inset photo provides a detailed view of a "modern Kitchenette Apartment" interior, complete with furnishings typical of the era, highlighting the comfortable accommodations available to travelers. Published by Tom R. Crawford, Jr., this color chrome postcard captures the charm of a Florida roadside attraction from the 1960s or 1970s. The card details Ray's Motel Court Inc. as having 12 units, offering both one and two-bedroom apartments with amenities like electric heat, shuffleboard, TVs, and air conditioning. Located near Cortez Road, just west of U.S. 41 and close to the Gulf Beach, this collectible piece is a wonderful historical document for enthusiasts of Florida tourism, vintage motels, and local Bradenton history. It reflects a classic era of American travel and leisure.