Ramada Inn Cortez CO Postcard 1960s Vintage Roadside Hotel Navajo Trail

$ 10.55

Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: Petley Studios Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: Colorado Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Features: Divided Back, Multi-View City: Cortez Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit brand: Petley Studios Continent: North America Year Manufactured: 1960s Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postage Condition: Unposted Country: United States Signed: No Subject: Hotels, Motels, Roadside Americana, Swimming Pool

Description

Ramada Inn Cortez CO Postcard 1960s Vintage Roadside Hotel Navajo Trail. Discover a vibrant piece of mid-century Americana with this original vintage postcard showcasing the Ramada Inn in Cortez, Colorado. This unique multi-view card captures the essence of 1960s roadside hospitality, featuring three distinct scenes: a cozy hotel room interior, a lively outdoor swimming pool bustling with guests, and an impressive exterior shot highlighting the iconic Ramada Inn neon sign and the motel's architecture. Situated on the historic Navajo Trail, this postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era of travel and leisure. Published by Petley Studios of Phoenix, Arizona, this chrome-era postcard reflects the vivid color and sharp detail characteristic of the period's printing techniques. It serves as a nostalgic memento of a time when the Ramada Inn offered travelers a host of amenities, including 60 beautiful rooms, a coffee shop, garden dining room, television, a swimming pool, and even a children's playground. Collectors of vintage hotel memorabilia, Colorado history, or roadside architecture will appreciate the historical and visual appeal of this charming piece.