Vintage Salinas Travelodge Postcard - California Motel w/ Sleepy Bear
$ 5.28
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Vintage Salinas Travelodge Postcard - California Motel w/ Sleepy Bear. 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 charming piece of mid-century Americana with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Travelodge motel in Salinas, California. The vivid Curteichcolor print beautifully captures the architecture of the motel, complete with its distinctive signage and the beloved Sleepy Bear mascot prominently displayed. The scene includes classic automobiles parked in the lot, a vintage phone booth, and a glimpse of the surrounding streetscape, offering a nostalgic look at travel and accommodations from a bygone era. This collectible postcard provides a unique window into the past, showcasing the popular roadside motel chain that catered to travelers across the United States. The detailed illustration highlights the practical yet inviting design of the Travelodge, a testament to the post-war boom in automobile tourism. It's a wonderful piece for collectors of California ephemera, vintage motel memorabilia, or anyone with an appreciation for historical travel imagery.
