Terre Haute Indiana Travelodge Motel Vintage Chrome Postcard 1950s-60s-image
Terre Haute Indiana Travelodge Motel Vintage Chrome Postcard 1950s-60s-image

Terre Haute Indiana Travelodge Motel Vintage Chrome Postcard 1950s-60s

$ 15.8

Year Manufactured: 1960 Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Motel Era: Chrome (1939-Now) Features: Linen Unit Quantity: 1 brand: Curt Teich Co. Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: Indiana City: Terre Haute Type: Chrome Postage Condition: Posted Continent: North America Brand/Publisher: Curt Teich Co. Country: United States Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1969 Unit Type: Unit

Description

Terre Haute Indiana Travelodge Motel Vintage Chrome Postcard 1950s-60s. This vibrant vintage postcard features the iconic Travelodge Motel located at 530 S. 3rd St. in Terre Haute, Indiana. The colorful chrome print showcases the distinctive mid-century modern architecture of the motel, complete with its eye-catching exterior and the classic Travelodge sleeping bear mascot prominently displayed. The image provides a nostalgic glimpse into roadside Americana and the era of motor travel, highlighting the amenities offered such as a heated swimming pool, air conditioning, and "Beauty Rest Beds." Produced by Curt Teich & Co. under their Curtichcolor 3-D Natural Color Repro. process, this postcard captures the lively spirit of a 1950s-1960s travel destination. The reverse side includes additional details about the motel's features, its proximity to the Black Angus Restaurant & Lounge, and its location on the banks of the Wabash River. This piece is not just a postcard but a historical artifact, offering a window into the commercial architecture and travel culture of post-war America, perfect for collectors of Indiana memorabilia, motel history, or vintage advertising.

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