Vintage HOTEL NILES & MOTEL Postcard Alturas California 1971 Posted
$ 5.28
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Vintage HOTEL NILES & MOTEL Postcard Alturas California 1971 Posted. 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 captivating vintage postcard features a dual view of the iconic Niles Hotel and Motel in Alturas, California. The upper image showcases the multi-story Hotel Niles building, a prominent structure with its distinctive architecture and classic neon signage, while the lower view presents the sprawling single-story Niles Motel, both reflecting the mid-century charm of American roadside hospitality. The vibrant colors capture the essence of travel and accommodation from a bygone era, complete with period-appropriate automobiles adding to its nostalgic appeal. The reverse side provides fascinating details, noting the establishment was owned and operated by Mitch & Babe Jurasevich, boasting 120 rooms with modern amenities like private baths, TV, and air-conditioning, alongside a coffee shop, fountain, and lounge. It highlights its strategic location on Highway 395, a key route between Canada, Mexico, Reno, and points north and south. This postcard, postmarked from Berkeley, California, in 1971, serves as a wonderful historical artifact, preserving a snapshot of Alturas's local commerce and a testament to the golden age of road trips.
