Vintage Travelodge Market St. San Francisco CA Chrome Postcard 1950s Cars
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage Travelodge Market St. San Francisco CA Chrome Postcard 1950s Cars. This captivating vintage chrome postcard showcases the iconic Travelodge motel situated on Market Street in San Francisco, California. The vibrant color image captures the mid-century charm of the hotel, prominently featuring classic automobiles from the 1950s or early 1960s parked along the street. The architectural style of the Travelodge, with its multiple levels and inviting facade, reflects the optimistic design trends of the era, offering a glimpse into a bygone period of American travel and hospitality. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, identifying the location as 1707 Market St., at the corner of Valencia and Market, just five blocks from the Civic Center. It highlights the motel's amenities, including 85 rooms, free radios and TVs, 24-hour switchboard service, an elevator, and a coffee shop, proudly noting its AAA approval. This collectible postcard, produced with vivid color photography by Aero Photographers and printed by Mike Roberts, Berkeley, captures a nostalgic moment of San Francisco's urban landscape.
