Vintage Sportsman's Motel West Hatfield MA Postcard Tichnor Quality Views 1950s
$ 5.28
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Vintage Sportsman's Motel West Hatfield MA Postcard Tichnor Quality Views 1950s. Inc., Boston, Mass., part of their renowned "Tichnor Quality Views" series, known for their detailed and often colorfully rendered scenes. 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 Sportsman's Motel, located 4 Miles North of Northampton on Route #5 in West Hatfield, Massachusetts. The card showcases the distinctive architecture of the motel, a long, single-story structure with individual units, each boasting a covered porch area and outdoor seating. The vibrant, colorized image captures the inviting atmosphere of a classic roadside inn, complete with a paved drive and lush green landscaping, highlighting the era's travel and leisure aesthetics. This postcard is a product of Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass., part of their renowned "Tichnor Quality Views" series, known for their detailed and often colorfully rendered scenes. The motel itself, described on the reverse as "Built in 1953," offered modern amenities for its time, including radios, television, tile baths, hot water heat, and cross ventilation, ensuring a comfortable stay. It represents a delightful snapshot of post-war American travel and the burgeoning motel industry, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage travel, Massachusetts history, and classic roadside architecture.
