Vintage Deluxe Motel Vancouver BC Auto Court Lithograph Postcard

$ 1.59

Postage Condition: Unposted Type: Printed (Lithograph) Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country: Canada Country of Origin: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Mid 20th Century Region: British Columbia Time Period Manufactured: Mid 1900s Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Theme: Travel & Tourism Features: Auto Court, Highway Sign Unit Type: Unit City: Vancouver Subject: Deluxe Motel Material: Cardboard Continent: North America

Description

Vintage Deluxe Motel Vancouver BC Auto Court Lithograph Postcard. This vintage lithograph postcard showcases the Deluxe Motel located at 3003 Kingsway at Rupert, Vancouver, British Columbia. Depicting a classic mid-20th century auto court style motel with multiple units arranged along a paved driveway, the image captures a slice of roadside hospitality history on Highway 99 and No. 1. The postcard's bright colors and clear skies evoke a nostalgic feel for travelers from that era. Printed by Vancouver Magazine Service Ltd., Vancouver B.C., this standard-sized postcard (5.5 x 3.5 inches) features an eye-catching design with illustrations of a Mountie on horseback and a scout figure on the reverse, adding Canadian cultural charm. The back also includes a typed description of the motel's features, including 26 units with or without kitchens and its location on a city bus line. This collectible piece is ideal for enthusiasts of vintage travel memorabilia and Canadian roadside motels.