Vintage 1972 Toronto Motor Court Flagler Beach Florida Linen Postcard

$ 3.17

Era: 1970s Country: USA City: Flagler Beach Theme: Travel, Lodging, Beach, Florida Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Unit Type: Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1979 Region: Southeast Country of Origin: USA Features: Ocean Front, Private Beach, Motel Postage Condition: Posted Number of Items in Set: 1 Material: Cardboard Subject: Toronto Motor Court Motel Type: Printed (Lithograph) Continent: North America

Description

Vintage 1972 Toronto Motor Court Flagler Beach Florida Linen Postcard. This vintage postcard from 1972 features the Toronto Motor Court, a charming motel located on Ocean Shore Boulevard (A1A) in Flagler Beach, Florida. The card showcases a detailed aerial view of the motor court buildings, private beach frontage, and surrounding lush greenery, highlighting the mid-20th-century roadside architecture typical of Florida's coastal motels. The bright lithograph printing technique captures the vibrant colors and textures, making it a beautiful collectible for postcard and Florida travel memorabilia enthusiasts. Produced by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, New York, this standard size linen postcard vividly depicts the motel's amenities including efficiency and motel rooms with central heating, air-conditioning, and television. The card includes notable details such as picnic and play areas, a restaurant next door, and golf privileges, which reflect the leisure culture of the era. The handwritten message and postmark from Jacksonville, Florida dated September 1972 add a personal historic touch, enhancing its value for collectors interested in genuine mid-century travel ephemera.