1969 Ramada Inn Fort Stockton Texas Postcard Vintage Hotel Pool Roadside

$ 5.28

Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Fort Stockton Theme: Roadside America Subject: Hotels Motels Postage Condition: Unposted Country: United States Continent: North America Region: Texas Signed: No Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)

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1969 Ramada Inn Fort Stockton Texas Postcard Vintage Hotel Pool Roadside. 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 nostalgic glimpse into the past with this vibrant vintage postcard, showcasing the Ramada Inn in Fort Stockton, Texas, as it appeared in 1969. The card prominently features the hotel's main building, complete with its iconic Ramada Inn roadside sign and a charming inset view of the heated twin swimming pools. This 88-unit motor hotel was a hub of activity, boasting a coffee shop, formal dining room, and modern amenities for travelers of the era, including color TV and 24-hour service. This collectible piece captures the essence of mid-century American travel and hospitality. Printed by Schaaf Post Card Co. of Alamagordo, N.M., the postcard utilizes the popular photochrome printing technique, rendering the scene in vivid color. It offers a unique historical record of a significant lodging establishment in Fort Stockton, highlighting its role as a comfortable stop for those exploring the Big Bend region and traveling across Texas.