Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge Horseheads NY Vintage Postcard 1950s-image
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge Horseheads NY Vintage Postcard 1950s-image

Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge Horseheads NY Vintage Postcard 1950s

$ 5.27

Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: 1950s Region: New York Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Horseheads Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959 Signed: No Type: Printed (Lithograph) Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: W. Walter Bokers Country: USA Continent: North America Unit Quantity: 1 Features: Divided Back brand: W. Walter Bokers Subject: Motel Material: Paper

Description

Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge Horseheads NY Vintage Postcard 1950s. This vibrant vintage postcard features an inviting aerial illustration of the Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant in Horseheads, New York. The detailed artwork showcases the classic orange-roofed restaurant, multiple guest room buildings, a sparkling swimming pool, and period automobiles, capturing the quintessential American roadside experience of the mid-20th century. The card highlights its prime location at Junction Routes 17-14-328, noting its proximity to attractions like the Corning Glass Center and Watkins Glen, making it a desirable stop for travelers. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, listing 52 "Completely Air Conditioned Guest Rooms," each equipped with "Telephone, TV and Patio," along with a "Modern Swimming Pool." The telephone number, Regent 9-5636, offers a nostalgic glimpse into communication technology of the era. Produced by W. Walter Bokers of Atlanta, GA, this collectible piece reflects a golden age of family road trips and iconic motel architecture, appealing to enthusiasts of vintage Americana, New York history, and Howard Johnson's memorabilia.

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