Long Beach Travelodge Motel Pool Postcard, Vintage California Chrome

$ 5.28

Material: Paper Theme: Roadside Americana Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Subject: Travelodge Motel Country: United States Region: California Signed: No Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) City: Long Beach Continent: North America

Description

Long Beach Travelodge Motel Pool Postcard, Vintage California Chrome. The scene captures a bustling poolside oasis, complete with guests enjoying the heated swimming pool and sun deck, surrounded by lush palm trees and classic mid-century architecture. 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 to the golden era of Southern California tourism with this vibrant vintage postcard featuring the Long Beach Travelodge motel. The scene captures a bustling poolside oasis, complete with guests enjoying the heated swimming pool and sun deck, surrounded by lush palm trees and classic mid-century architecture. Vintage automobiles are parked nearby, adding to the nostalgic charm of this iconic roadside accommodation, centrally located for popular attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Marineland, and Catalina Island. This "Plasticchrome" postcard, produced by Colourpicture, showcases the bright, vivid colors characteristic of the chrome era, bringing to life the relaxed atmosphere of a 1960s California vacation. The detailed image highlights the motel's 30 units, offering amenities such as room phones, free TV, coffee, and kitchenettes. This collectible piece provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of American travel and hospitality, perfect for enthusiasts of vintage California, motels, or postcard history.