La Posta Motor Lodge El Paso Texas Postcard 1964 DEXTONE Vintage Cars

$ 5.28

City: El Paso Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Theme: Roadside America Region: Texas Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Material: Cardboard Subject: Motel Postage Condition: Posted Country: United States

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La Posta Motor Lodge El Paso Texas Postcard 1964 DEXTONE Vintage Cars. 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 vibrant piece of mid-century Americana with this vintage DEXTONE postcard featuring the iconic La Posta Motor Lodge in El Paso, Texas. The front captures a picturesque scene of the lodge's adobe-style architecture under a clear blue sky, with classic automobiles parked in front, reflecting the era's distinctive automotive design. The prominent sign for "LA POSTA MOTOR LODGE" stands tall, a beacon for travelers along North Mesa Avenue, Hwys 80 & 85. This collectible postcard, published by Beach Importers and Traders, El Paso, Texas, is a DEXTONE print, renowned for its vivid colors produced directly from Kodachrome and Ansco Color by Dexter Press, Inc. The back provides fascinating details, noting the lodge's recommendation by Duncan Hines and its amenities, including adobe construction, air conditioning, and pet-friendly policies. It highlights the lodge's proximity to Downtown El Paso and Juarez, Old Mexico, offering a glimpse into its historical significance as a travel destination during the 1960s. This postcard is a wonderful find for collectors of Texas memorabilia, vintage travel, roadside attractions, or mid-century design.