Sherwood House Motel Regina SK Vintage Postcard 1960s Roadside Americana
$ 5.28
Description
Sherwood House Motel Regina SK Vintage Postcard 1960s Roadside Americana. The reverse side provides a rich historical record, identifying the publisher as King Size Photo Service, Ltd., Regina, Saskatchewan, and manufactured by Dexter, West Nyack, N.Y. 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 Sherwood House Motel in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The vibrant color photograph captures the classic mid-20th century roadside motel architecture, complete with a prominent vertical sign proudly displaying "SHERWOOD HOUSE MOTEL." The scene showcases the expansive parking lot, period automobiles, and the bright blue Saskatchewan sky, offering a nostalgic glimpse into travel and hospitality of the era. The card details its status as a "Member of Best Western Motels" and "AAA Approved," even mentioning a recommendation by Duncan Hines, highlighting its significance as a destination for travelers along Highway No. 1 & 6. The reverse side provides a rich historical record, identifying the publisher as King Size Photo Service, Ltd., Regina, Saskatchewan, and manufactured by Dexter, West Nyack, N.Y. It was mailed in the 1960s from Regina, Saskatchewan, to the "Post Office Gang" in Calhoun, Colorado, featuring three Canadian postage stamps depicting Queen Elizabeth II. The handwritten message vividly describes the "beautiful city & countryside," noting "Acres of lush wheat, oats, rye & flax," and mentions a journey to Calgary, further immersing the viewer in the traveler's experience. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Canadian history, Saskatchewan memorabilia, vintage motels, and roadside Americana.
