Virginia House Motor Hotel Marion VA Postcard Dextone AAA Quality Courts

$ 5.28

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

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Virginia House Motor Hotel Marion VA Postcard Dextone AAA Quality Courts. 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-20th century Americana with this vintage Dextone postcard featuring the Virginia House Motor Hotel in Marion, Virginia. The vibrant chrome-era imagery captures the expansive motor hotel nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills, inviting travelers to experience modern comfort and southern hospitality. The postcard prominently displays the distinctive Virginia House signage, along with the recognizable logos for AAA and Quality Courts United, highlighting the establishment's commitment to quality and convenience for its guests. This scenic view offers a glimpse into a classic American roadside attraction, a testament to the golden age of motor travel. Printed by Dexter Press, Inc., from original Kodachrome and Ansco Color, this postcard showcases the detailed color reproduction characteristic of Dextone cards. The reverse side provides a descriptive narrative of the Virginia House Motor Hotel, touting it as "One of Virginia's Newest, Most Modern and Beautiful Motor Hotels," located just "One-half Mile East on U. S. 11, Marion, Va." It also mentions its proximity to Hungry Mother State Park, presenting itself as an "ideal summer vacation spot." This collectible item is a wonderful artifact for those interested in Virginia history, vintage travel, roadside architecture, or postcard collecting.