Amber Sky Motel Flagstaff Arizona Route 66 Vintage Chrome Postcard

$ 15.8

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

Description

Amber Sky Motel Flagstaff Arizona Route 66 Vintage Chrome Postcard. Step back in time with this vibrant vintage postcard featuring the iconic Amber Sky Motel in Flagstaff, Arizona. This classic chrome postcard captures the mid-century charm of the motel, nestled against a backdrop of majestic mountains and lush pine trees. The image showcases the sleek architecture of the motel buildings, complete with period-appropriate automobiles parked outside, offering a glimpse into the golden age of American road travel along the historic U.S. Routes 66 and 89. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the Amber Sky Motel, highlighting its status as an AAA and Western Motels member. It boasts of "New and beautiful units with fully carpeted floors, tiled tubs and showers, room telephones, Radios & T.V.," designed for the "most discriminating guest." Published by Bob Bradshaw of Sedona, Arizona, and manufactured by Dexter Press, Inc. of West Nyack, N.Y., this "Genuine Natural Color" postcard is a testament to the era's printing techniques, known for their vivid hues and sharp detail. This piece is a must-have for collectors of Arizona memorabilia, Route 66 ephemera, or vintage motel postcards, offering a unique window into America's travel history.