Center City Motel Front Royal VA 1960s Chrome Postcard Vintage Cars Dexter Press
$ 5.02
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Center City Motel Front Royal VA 1960s Chrome Postcard Vintage Cars Dexter Press. 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 chrome postcard featuring the Center City Motel in Front Royal, Virginia. This evocative image captures the motel's distinctive U-shaped architecture, adorned with a charming stone facade, under a classic clear blue sky with fluffy clouds. Several period-appropriate automobiles are parked in the lot, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of this mid-century roadside scene. Details like a visible red gas pump and the motel's prominent sign, advertising "VACANCY," "AIR CONDITIONED," and "TV," offer a glimpse into the amenities and travel culture of the era. Published by Lewis E. Allen and printed by Dexter Press, this postcard dates to the early 1960s, specifically noted as "New in '62." The reverse provides rich historical context, detailing its location on U.S. Routes 340, 522 & 55, and its proximity to the iconic Skyline Drive entrance and Main Street. It highlights features like individual temperature control, tile baths, family units, and room telephones, painting a vivid picture of a modern motor lodge designed for comfort and convenience for travelers exploring the Shenandoah Valley region. This piece is a fantastic collectible for enthusiasts of Virginia history, vintage roadside Americana, and classic motel ephemera.
