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Oakland CA Hillcrest Motel Postcard 1950s Vintage 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. Discover a fascinating piece of mid-century Americana with this vintage postcard depicting The Hillcrest Motel in Oakland, California. The front showcases the motel's distinctive architecture, featuring clean lines and a prominent, angled sign that epitomizes 1950s and early 1960s design aesthetics. The color photograph captures the essence of a bygone era of roadside hospitality, inviting travelers to explore the Bay Area with modern conveniences. The reverse side provides a detailed description of the motel, highlighting its 54 rooms, 24-hour switchboard service, and prime location on Highway 50, close to downtown Oakland and the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage California, motel history, or mid-century modern design, offering a glimpse into the Golden State's vibrant past.