Ranch Motel Chicago Illinois Postcard c.1957 Curt Teich Color Photochrome
$ 5.28
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Ranch Motel Chicago Illinois Postcard c.1957 Curt Teich Color Photochrome. The smooth, glossy finish and rich color palette bring the scene to life, highlighting the architectural details and the clear blue sky. 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 piece of mid-century Americana with this vibrant postcard featuring the iconic Ranch Motel in Chicago, Illinois. Prominently located at 9201 Stony Island Ave, this establishment was advertised as "Chicago's Newest in Luxury and Comfort," offering modern amenities like 21-inch TVs, air-conditioning, and private baths. The image captures the motel's distinctive architecture, lush landscaping, and the inviting atmosphere that defined roadside hospitality of the era. This postcard serves as a wonderful visual record of a bygone era in travel and leisure. Produced by the renowned Curt Teich & Co. as part of their 3-D Natural Color Reproduction series (Curt Teichcolor), this postcard exemplifies high-quality photochrome printing techniques. The smooth, glossy finish and rich color palette bring the scene to life, highlighting the architectural details and the clear blue sky. As a collectible from a prominent publisher, it offers insight into the marketing and design trends of the mid-20th century, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Chicago memorabilia, motel history, or vintage travel ephemera.
