Vintage Travelodge Motel San Diego CA El Cajon Blvd Mirro-Krome Postcard

$ 5.28

Country of Origin: United States Material: Cardboard Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Signed: No Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Unposted Region: California Country/Region of Manufacture: United States City: San Diego Theme: Roadside America Country: United States Subject: Motel Continent: North America

Description

Vintage Travelodge Motel San Diego CA El Cajon Blvd Mirro-Krome Postcard. 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 Travelodge Motel located at 5090 El Cajon Blvd., U. S. 80, San Diego 15, California. The front of the card captures the classic motel architecture, adorned with lush palm trees and vibrant bougainvillea, evoking the sunny disposition of Southern California. A classic car is visible, further setting the scene in a bygone era of road trips and motel stays. This collectible postcard is a Mirro-Krome production by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc. of San Francisco, a publisher known for their high-quality chrome postcards. The reverse side provides a detailed description of the motel's amenities, including "15 delightful 'roomy' units with Monterey furniture and large tile showers," along with furnace heat, carpeting, radios, garages, and a lovely patio. This postcard offers a glimpse into the design and hospitality standards of a classic American travel destination.