Vintage Motel 6 Gilroy CA Postcard Monterey Hwy 101 Sambo's Restaurant

$ 5.28

Signed: No Subject: Motel Theme: Roadside Americana Continent: North America Material: Cardboard Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Postage Condition: Unposted City: Gilroy Country: United States Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Region: California Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Description

Vintage Motel 6 Gilroy CA Postcard Monterey Hwy 101 Sambo's Restaurant. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, identifying the location as 6110 Monterey Highway (Hwy 101) in Gilroy, California. 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. Discover a piece of mid-century Americana with this vibrant vintage postcard featuring Motel 6 in Gilroy, California. The front showcases a classic view of the motel's architecture, complete with a sparkling swimming pool and period automobiles parked in the lot, all under a bright blue sky. This colorful chrome postcard captures the essence of roadside travel during a bygone era, highlighting the iconic Motel 6 logo that became synonymous with affordable accommodation across the nation. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, identifying the location as 6110 Monterey Highway (Hwy 101) in Gilroy, California. It proudly lists amenities such as "60 units, pool, T.V." and notably mentions "Sambo's Restaurant," a significant detail for collectors interested in the cultural landscape of the time. This unposted postcard offers a unique glimpse into the past, perfect for enthusiasts of vintage travel, California history, or roadside architecture memorabilia.