Vintage Martin Bros Restaurant New Orleans LA Linen Postcard Drive-In
$ 5.28
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Vintage Martin Bros Restaurant New Orleans LA Linen Postcard Drive-In. 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. Step back in time with this vibrant vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Martin Bros. Restaurant & Drive-In Stand, located five miles east of Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card showcases the establishment's distinctive neon-style sign, a hallmark of mid-20th century roadside architecture, alongside its modern white building with awnings. Details on the building highlight its diverse offerings, including "SEA FOODS," "French Cuisine," "DRIVE IN SERVICE," and "MEXICAN STEAKS," emphasizing its status as a comprehensive dining destination. This collectible piece provides a fascinating glimpse into New Orleans' culinary history and roadside attractions. The reverse side further elaborates on Martin Bros., noting its location on U.S. Highways 11 and 90, its reputation for excellent cuisine including seafood, western steaks, fried chicken, and its claim as the "Home of the famous New Orleans 'Poor Boy'." Printed by E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wis., and distributed by E. J. Wittenaur of New Orleans, this Natural Color Post Card is a testament to the era's printing techniques and the allure of American diners.
