FLORADELL COURT Sarasota Florida Linen Postcard Mid-Century Motel AAA

$ 5.02

Era: Linen (c. 1930-1945) Region: Florida City: Sarasota Theme: Roadside Americana Country: United States Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Subject: Motel Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

FLORADELL COURT Sarasota Florida Linen Postcard Mid-Century Motel AAA. 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. Discover a charming piece of Florida's past with this vintage linen postcard featuring the Floradell Court in Sarasota. The front vividly depicts the inviting motel grounds, complete with its distinctive Floradell Court sign, lush palm trees, and the classic architecture of the era. This postcard captures the quintessential mid-century American travel experience, promising "Where dazzling days meet easy-sleeping nights" to weary travelers. Printed by the renowned Curteich-Chicago as a "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" card, this piece showcases the distinctive textured finish characteristic of linen postcards. The reverse side provides fascinating details, describing the Floradell Court as offering "completely furnished apartments" for both short and long stays, proudly displaying the AAA logo. It pinpoints the location on U.S. 41, near Crescent Beach, highlighting amenities like good water, electric fans, and vented gas heaters, all managed by Mr. & Mrs. Otis Kiesow. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Florida history, vintage motels, or mid-century Americana.