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Rainbow Motor Court Melfa VA Linen Postcard US Highway 13 Virginia Vacancy Sign. 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. This vintage linen postcard features the charming Rainbow Motor Court located on U. S. Highway 13 in Melfa, Virginia. The vibrant full-color illustration captures the essence of mid-century American travel, showcasing the various cabins with their individual colorful roofs, a central building with a distinctive red roof, and lush surrounding trees. A classic "VACANCY" sign is visible, inviting travelers to experience the "Surprisingly Clean & Comfortable" accommodations and "Excellent Dining on Premises" offered by owners Mr. & Mrs. M. B. Hanchey. The detailed scene provides a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of roadside hospitality, highlighting a quintessential motor court establishment. The distinctive linen texture and vivid color palette are characteristic of postcards from this period, making it a unique piece for collectors of Virginia ephemera, roadside Americana, or vintage travel memorabilia. This postcard was published by Douglas R. Smith.