Vintage Travelodge Flagstaff AZ Postcard - Route 66 Motel & Mountain View

$ 6.33

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Type: Unit brand: Curteichcolor Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Motel Continent: North America Number of Items in Set: 1 Country: United States Material: Cardboard Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Type: Chrome Signed: No Unit Quantity: 1 Year Manufactured: 1960 Brand/Publisher: Curteichcolor Postage Condition: Unposted Features: Divided Back City: Flagstaff Region: Arizona Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1969 Country of Origin: United States

Description

Vintage Travelodge Flagstaff AZ Postcard - Route 66 Motel & Mountain View. The upper portion of the card features a majestic snow-capped mountain, likely Humphreys Peak, towering over a dense pine forest, hinting at the region's natural beauty and its proximity to outdoor adventures. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the iconic Travelodge motel in Flagstaff, Arizona, nestled in the scenic high desert landscape. The upper portion of the card features a majestic snow-capped mountain, likely Humphreys Peak, towering over a dense pine forest, hinting at the region's natural beauty and its proximity to outdoor adventures. Below, the bustling Travelodge property is depicted, complete with classic cars parked in front of its distinctive architecture, capturing a moment in time from the mid-20th century. Produced by Curteichcolor, renowned for their vibrant '3-D NATURAL COLOR REPRO.' technique, this postcard offers a vivid glimpse into the golden age of American road travel. It highlights the motel's strategic location '8 blocks WEST of downtown Flagstaff on Hwy. 66,' serving as a gateway to natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Sunset Crater, and Walnut Canyon. This piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, Route 66 history, vintage travel, and Arizona memorabilia.