El Patio Del Mar Motel Santa Barbara CA Vintage Chrome Postcard 1950s
$ 5.02
Description
El Patio Del Mar Motel Santa Barbara CA Vintage Chrome Postcard 1950s. 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 featuring the iconic El Patio Del Mar Motel in Santa Barbara, California. This charming mid-century view captures a lively scene around the heated pool, complete with guests relaxing under palm trees and a classic neon sign for the motel and its coffee shop. The detailed imagery reflects the quintessential California vacation experience of the era, showcasing the motel's architecture and amenities. Produced as a "Plastichrome" postcard by Colourpicture of Boston, Massachusetts, this piece exemplifies the popular printing technique that brought vivid colors and sharp detail to postcards from the 1950s through the 1970s. The reverse provides specific details about the motel's offerings, including its 32 units, heated pool, and on-site restaurant, located "On the Beach" at 336 W. Cabrillo Blvd. This postcard is a fantastic collectible for enthusiasts of vintage California, Santa Barbara history, mid-century modern design, and classic roadside Americana.
