Mill Stone Lodge Aurora WV Postcard Gas Station Cabins Diner Style
$ 6.6
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Mill Stone Lodge Aurora WV Postcard Gas Station Cabins Diner Style. 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 piece of West Virginia history with this vintage postcard featuring the Mill Stone Lodge, located one mile west of Aurora. This captivating image showcases the lodge as a multifaceted establishment, complete with a dining area, cabins for weary travelers, and a gas station, all under the prominent Coca-Cola branding of the era. The scene captures the essence of early to mid-20th-century American roadside culture, highlighting a time when such lodges served as vital stops for food, rest, and fuel along scenic routes. This postcard, produced by National Press of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the past, presenting the lodge in a classic black and white, real photo postcard (RPPC) style that emphasizes its architectural details and the surrounding landscape. It's a prime example of a collectible piece that not only depicts a specific location but also encapsulates the broader theme of early tourism and roadside Americana. The detailed imagery makes it a compelling item for collectors interested in West Virginia history, vintage gas stations, motels, or regional Americana.
