Vtg Santa Maria CA Travelodge Motel Postcard Mirro-Krome 1950s Highway 101
$ 5.28
Description
Vtg Santa Maria CA Travelodge Motel Postcard Mirro-Krome 1950s Highway 101. 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 vintage Mirro-Krome postcard captures the iconic Travelodge Motel located at 1107 N. Broadway in Santa Maria, California, along U. S. Highway 101. The vibrant color image showcases the motel's mid-century architecture, a inviting swimming pool, and the distinctive Travelodge signage, including a sign for a "HEATED POOL." The scene reflects the classic American roadside travel experience of the era, with period automobiles parked in the lot, evoking a sense of nostalgic charm and the golden age of motor tourism. The reverse side provides further historical context, identifying Santa Maria as being "In the Valley of the Flowers" and noting recommendations from prestigious organizations like AAA, Duncan Hines, and the Automobile Club of Southern California, highlighting its reputation among travelers. Produced by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco, this postcard is a testament to the popular Mirro-Krome printing technique, known for its bright and crisp imagery. It's a fantastic collectible for enthusiasts of California history, vintage motels, classic automobiles, and mid-century Americana.
