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Sahara Hotel Phoenix Arizona Vintage Chrome Postcard - Petley Studios. 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. Immerse yourself in the vintage charm of Phoenix, Arizona, with this striking chrome postcard featuring the iconic Sahara Hotel. This vibrant depiction captures the hotel's distinctive architecture and the bustling atmosphere of Downtown Phoenix during the mid-20th century. Visible details include the prominent vertical "SAHARA" sign, elegant palm trees, and classic automobiles lining the street, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of desert hospitality. The presence of the "Western Airlines" sign further anchors this piece in a significant period of American travel history. This collectible postcard, produced by the renowned Petley Studios and featuring color photography by Bob Petley, showcases the Sahara Motor Hotel located at 401 N. First Street. Its sharp imagery and vivid colors are characteristic of the chrome postcard era, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of Arizona memorabilia, vintage hotel postcards, or mid-century travel ephemera. The detailed street view and architectural elements provide a nostalgic window into Phoenix's past, reflecting the city's growth as a premier destination.