Lone Pine Motel Garberville California Redwood Highway Vintage Postcard
$ 5.02
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Lone Pine Motel Garberville California Redwood Highway Vintage Postcard. 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 Americana with this vintage postcard featuring the Lone Pine Motel in Garberville, California. Depicting the motel's inviting facade, complete with its distinctive "VACANCY" sign highlighting amenities like electric heat, coffee, and two kitchens, this card offers a glimpse into mid-20th century travel along the famous Redwood Highway. The image showcases the motel's clean, modern units, nestled amidst lush trees and a brick-lined garden, with distant mountains framing the scenic backdrop. A classic automobile parked curbside further authenticates the era, making this a delightful capture of a bygone roadside experience. The reverse side provides fascinating details, identifying the location as 213 miles north of San Francisco and highlighting its appeal to fishermen. It also lists the owners, Ralph and Helen Swope, and publisher R. W. (Bob) Clearwater of Eureka, California, with printing by McGrew Color Graphics, KC MO. This chrome-era postcard, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, serves as a wonderful collectible, preserving the history of California's scenic routes and the unique character of its local hospitality.
