Rancho Del Rey Travelodge Chula Vista CA Postcard Vintage Mirro-Krome

$ 5.02

Theme: Roadside Americana Country of Origin: United States Subject: Motel City: Chula Vista Country: United States Continent: North America Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Region: California Postage Condition: Unposted

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Rancho Del Rey Travelodge Chula Vista CA Postcard Vintage Mirro-Krome. 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 captivating vintage postcard features the Rancho Del Rey Travelodge located at 588 Broadway in Chula Vista, California. The vibrant image showcases the motel's inviting exterior, complete with a well-manicured green lawn, charming white picket fence, lush trees, and colorful floral landscaping. The iconic Travelodge sign prominently displays the motel's name, capturing the essence of classic mid-century American travel and hospitality. The reverse side of this collectible Mirro-Krome card by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco, highlights its historical significance, noting the motel's proximity as a "Gateway to Old Mexico" and its location on "J. S. Highway 101 Alternate." It also proudly states recommendations from AAA, Duncan Hines, and the Automobile Club of Southern California, reflecting the establishment's reputable status during its era. This postcard serves as a wonderful piece of Americana, a nostalgic look back at California's roadside attractions and the golden age of motor travel.