Vintage Travelodge Rolando San Diego CA Linen Postcard 1950s El Cajon Blvd

$ 5.28

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

Description

Vintage Travelodge Rolando San Diego CA Linen Postcard 1950s El Cajon Blvd. 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 linen postcard featuring the Travelodge Rolando in San Diego, California. This historic postcard captures the essence of 1950s travel, showcasing the iconic motel located at 6675 El Cajon Blvd. (U.S. 80). The vibrant colorized image depicts the motel's architecture, a bustling parking lot with classic cars, and meticulously maintained landscaping, including palm trees and a pleasant outdoor seating area, inviting travelers to stop and rest. The reverse side provides fascinating details, highlighting its approval by Duncan Hines and AAA, a testament to its quality and popularity during the era. It mentions the availability of apartments with kitchens and its convenient location, just fifteen minutes from downtown San Diego and a short drive to popular attractions like the beaches, Balboa Park, and San Diego Mission. Published by Elmo M. Sellers of Los Angeles, this postcard is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage roadside architecture, California history, and mid-century travel memorabilia, preserving a snapshot of a bygone era.