Golden Cherry Motel Opelika Alabama Postcard 1950s Vintage Photochrome
$ 5.28
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Golden Cherry Motel Opelika Alabama Postcard 1950s Vintage Photochrome. 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 charming vintage postcard featuring the Golden Cherry Motel in Opelika, Alabama. The front of the card presents a vibrant photochrome image, capturing the motel's inviting mid-century architecture amidst lush green trees, with a classic car parked in front, reflecting the era's travel and leisure spirit. This detailed view offers a glimpse into roadside Americana, showcasing the well-maintained property and its tranquil setting. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, identifying the motel's location at the "West on U.S. 280 at North West Junction of U.S. 29 and U.S. 241." It highlights the motel's amenities, including "25 Beautifully Furnished Rooms," "Private Tile Baths," "Individually Controlled Heat," "Wall-to-Wall Carpet," and "Air-Conditioned Rooms," managed by J. M. Golden and Mrs. L. A. Cherry. The postcard, a "CURTEICHCOLOR" reproduction from Kodachrome or Ektachrome original, includes a 2-cent John Adams stamp and a handwritten message, adding to its authentic vintage appeal. This piece is perfect for collectors of Alabama memorabilia, motel history, or mid-century travel ephemera.
