Vintage Ramada Inn Springfield IL Route 66 Postcard 1969 Curteichcolor

$ 10.44

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969 Year Manufactured: 1969 Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: United States City: Springfield Continent: North America Subject: Hotels Motels Brand/Publisher: Curteichcolor Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Postage Condition: Unposted Unit Quantity: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Curteichcolor Type: Chrome Unit Type: Unit Region: Illinois Signed: No Country: USA

Description

Vintage Ramada Inn Springfield IL Route 66 Postcard 1969 Curteichcolor. Discover a nostalgic piece of Americana with this vintage postcard showcasing the Ramada Inn in Springfield, Illinois. This vibrant Curteichcolor postcard captures the iconic roadside hotel, prominently featuring its distinctive sign with the chef mascot and the inviting facade under a twilight sky. The image reflects the classic mid-century appeal of a well-appointed stop along the historic U.S. Highway 66, a true testament to the era of American road travel and hospitality. The reverse side provides fascinating details, noting its convenient location on U.S. Highway 66 South of Interstate 55, near the Illinois State Fair Grounds. It highlights the hotel's amenities, including 125 beautifully-decorated rooms, a cocktail lounge, dining room, coffee shop, and a heated swimming pool, all with year-round air conditioning. This postcard, produced by Curteich and identified by the 6DK-69 code, is a perfect collectible for enthusiasts of Route 66 memorabilia, vintage travel, Illinois history, and classic hotel advertising.