Rip Van Winkle Motel Sanford NC Postcard 1950s Dexter Press Vintage Roadside
$ 5.28
Description
Rip Van Winkle Motel Sanford NC Postcard 1950s Dexter Press Vintage Roadside. Located on U.S. Highways 1-13-501, six miles south of Sanford and twenty miles north of Pinehurst, it was a popular stop for travelers exploring the region. 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 charming piece of Americana with this vintage postcard featuring the Rip Van Winkle Motel in Sanford, North Carolina. This colorful image captures the inviting roadside establishment, showcasing its brick architecture nestled among lush pine trees, characteristic of mid-20th century travel. The motel's prominent sign, advertising "VACANCY" and a "RESTAURANT," evokes a nostalgic sense of a bygone era when motor travel was a burgeoning adventure. Produced by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, N.Y., known for their "Genuine Natural Color" postcards, this piece offers a vivid glimpse into the past. Built in 1953, the Rip Van Winkle Motel boasted 18 modern rooms with private tile baths, radiant heat, air-conditioning, carpeted floors, and television, alongside an excellent dining room. Located on U.S. Highways 1-13-501, six miles south of Sanford and twenty miles north of Pinehurst, it was a popular stop for travelers exploring the region. This postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of North Carolina history, vintage motels, or classic roadside attractions.
