Description
El Grande Motel South Gate California Linen c1930 UNP Advertising Postcard. The total is automatically calculated on the checkout screen. This vintage postcard shows the El Grande Motel along Firestone Boulevard in South Gate, a classic example of mid ‑ century Southern California motor ‑ court architecture. The bold vertical EL GRANDE MOTEL sign, the AAA Automobile Club of Southern California Approved emblem, and the neatly landscaped frontage all reflect the era ’ s emphasis on clean, modern accommodations for highway travelers. The inset image highlights the interior courtyard with additional rooms and parking, reinforcing the motel ’ s “ motorist ‑ friendly” layout. The reverse promotes the motel’s amenities—free radio, TV, panel ‑ ray heat, tile showers, and owner ‑ managed service — along with its location on Route 10 connecting to U.S. 101, branding itself as the “ Gateway to Southern California. ” Published by Mellinger Studios of Altadena, the card represents a strong example of postwar motel advertising and regional travel culture. Orders under $20.00 are shipped via eBay Standard Envelope the next business day. Combined Shipping : There is no additional cost to combine shipping. The total is automatically calculated on the checkout screen. If you need help, let me know. International Orders: Are Shipped to eBay's U.S. hub, where eBay completes the shipping process and calculates charges. Click "Save Seller" to be notified when I have added new postcards.