Moore's Brick Cottages Chester VA Route 1 Richmond Petersburg Pike Linen
$ 6.02
Description
Moore's Brick Cottages Chester VA Route 1 Richmond Petersburg Pike Linen. One vignette reveals the distinctive red-brick restaurant exterior, while another provides a peek into the inviting, stylish interior dining area, reflecting the era's design sensibilities. Discover a vintage glimpse of mid-century American travel with this captivating postcard featuring Moore's Brick Cottages in Chester, Virginia. Located strategically on Route 1, the Richmond-Petersburg Pike, this establishment offered a convenient stop for travelers journeying between Richmond and Petersburg. The postcard showcases a multi-view design, presenting the "Modern Cottages" and the "Air Conditioned Restaurant" that were hallmarks of its amenities. One vignette reveals the distinctive red-brick restaurant exterior, while another provides a peek into the inviting, stylish interior dining area, reflecting the era's design sensibilities. This collectible piece, produced by the renowned Curteich-Chicago company under their "C.T. Art-Colortone" line, exemplifies the popular linen postcard style, known for its textured finish and vibrant, hand-tinted appearance. The detailed imagery highlights the brick cottages with garages, steam heat, and bathing facilities, emphasizing the comfort and modernity offered to guests like a shady grove. The card provides a fascinating historical record of a roadside lodging and dining experience from a bygone era, perfect for enthusiasts of Virginia history, vintage travel, or postcard collecting.
