Motel Flamingo San Francisco CA Vintage Postcard 1950s Ektachrome Selithco
$ 5.28
Description
Motel Flamingo San Francisco CA Vintage Postcard 1950s Ektachrome Selithco. 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 San Francisco history with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Motel Flamingo. This detailed card presents a dual view: the motel's inviting exterior, showcasing classic 1950s automobiles parked in front of its distinctive two-story architecture, alongside a glimpse into a guest room with plush red beds and period-specific decor. The card captures the essence of mid-century travel, highlighting the amenities and style of a bygone era in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Produced by Selithco with "TRUE COLOR FROM EKTACHROME" by Security Lithography Company, this chromolithograph postcard boasts rich, lifelike colors. It proudly declares the motel as "Truly San Francisco's Finest" and a member of "The Best Western Motels," emphasizing its quality and reputation. Located at 114 Seventh at Mission Street, opposite the main post office and one block from Civic Center, the postcard details luxurious furnishings, radiant heat, wall-to-wall carpeting, television, and 24-hour telephone service, illustrating the comforts offered to travelers of the time. This collectible artifact offers a window into the golden age of American road trips and San Francisco's hospitality.
