Del Camino Courts El Paso Texas Swimming Pool Chrome Postcard Franklin Mountains
$ 5.28
Description
Del Camino Courts El Paso Texas Swimming Pool Chrome Postcard Franklin Mountains. The scene captures a classic mid-century Western setting, with the pool area surrounded by lush green lawns and a stone walkway, all set against the backdrop of the rugged Franklin Mountains. 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 vintage chrome-era postcard features the heated swimming pool at the Del Camino Courts in El Paso, Texas. The scene captures a classic mid-century Western setting, with the pool area surrounded by lush green lawns and a stone walkway, all set against the backdrop of the rugged Franklin Mountains. The image depicts guests enjoying the sunshine and water, reflecting the leisure culture of the era when this establishment was known as the 'World's Second Largest' motor court. Produced in the mid-20th century, the postcard highlights the modern amenities of the time, including the 250 sleeping rooms and the famous dining room recommended by Duncan Hines and AAA. The back of the card provides historical context, noting its location on the 4900 block of Alameda Ave along U.S. Highway 80 East. This piece serves as a wonderful example of roadside Americana and Texas hospitality history.
