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Vintage TRAVELODGE Long Beach CA Postcard Pacific Coast Hwy Plasticchrome. The image captures the classic mid-century architecture of the motor lodge, complete with its distinctive signage and a bustling parking area, reflecting the era's automotive travel culture. 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 vibrant vintage postcard showcases the iconic Travelodge motel situated on the historic Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, California. The image captures the classic mid-century architecture of the motor lodge, complete with its distinctive signage and a bustling parking area, reflecting the era's automotive travel culture. The scene offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American road trips and destination getaways. Produced as a "Plasticchrome" postcard by Colourpicture, Boston, this piece exemplifies the vivid color printing techniques popular during its time. The reverse side details the Travelodge's strategic location as a "Center of Famed Beach and Resort Area," highlighting its recommendation by AAA, Automobile Club of Southern California, and Duncan Hines. It also notes its proximity to popular Southern California attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Marineland, and Catalina Island, making it a nostalgic collectible for enthusiasts of vintage travel, California history, and mid-century Americana.