Vintage 1968 Holiday Inn Santa Monica, CA Postcard - Curteichcolor
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage 1968 Holiday Inn Santa Monica, CA Postcard - Curteichcolor. 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 vibrant vintage postcard showcases the iconic Holiday Inn in Santa Monica, California, as it appeared in 1968. The detailed illustration captures the distinctive mid-century modern architecture of the hotel, complete with its famous 'Great Sign' windmill logo. The scene depicts a bustling coastal setting, featuring period-appropriate cars on the surrounding roads, palm trees, and the ocean with sailboats in the background, all set against a backdrop of distant mountains. This postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into the golden era of American travel and hospitality, highlighting a landmark destination in Southern California. Produced by Curteichcolor, renowned for their high-quality chromolithograph printing, this postcard boasts rich, natural colors and sharp detail. The reverse side bears a clear Santa Monica postmark from June 20, 1968, along with a U.S. Air Mail 10-cent stamp, indicating its journey from California to Little Lake, Michigan. It features a personal handwritten message, adding to its authentic historical charm. This collectible piece beautifully represents a specific moment in time and location, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, California history, or Holiday Inn ephemera.
