Skyline View Motor Court Sharon Springs NY Linen Postcard US Route 20

$ 5.28

City: Sharon Springs Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Signed: No Subject: Motel Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Material: Cardboard Country of Origin: United States Region: New York Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Theme: Roadside America

Description

Skyline View Motor Court Sharon Springs NY Linen Postcard US Route 20. The lower image showcases a picturesque row of the motor court's 37 modern units, each featuring distinctive red brick facades, white trim, and light green roofs, all set against a lush green lawn. 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 mid-century Americana with this vintage linen postcard featuring the Skyline View Motor Court, formerly known as Davis View. This collectible shows two distinct views of the motor court, located three miles east of Sharon Springs, New York, on historic U. S. Route 20. The upper image presents the main building, likely housing the office and restaurant, alongside several individual units, with classic automobiles from the era parked on the premises. The lower image showcases a picturesque row of the motor court's 37 modern units, each featuring distinctive red brick facades, white trim, and light green roofs, all set against a lush green lawn. This postcard, published by Advertisers Publishing Co. of Ann Arbor, Michigan, captures the essence of roadside travel and hospitality during the 1940s or 1950s. The linen texture is characteristic of postcards from this period, providing a tactile and visually appealing quality. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era of motor lodges and the development of American tourism along major highways. A unique find for collectors of New York state history, vintage travel memorabilia, or those interested in mid-century architecture and the evolution of the American road trip.