1973 Whiting Bros Motor Hotel Holbrook Arizona Route 66 Postcard-image
1973 Whiting Bros Motor Hotel Holbrook Arizona Route 66 Postcard-image

1973 Whiting Bros Motor Hotel Holbrook Arizona Route 66 Postcard

$ 10.45

Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) brand: Norman Mead Unit Type: Unit Subject: Motel Unit Quantity: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979 Features: Divided Back Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Posted City: Holbrook Signed: No Year Manufactured: 1973 Brand/Publisher: Norman Mead Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country: United States Region: Arizona

Description

1973 Whiting Bros Motor Hotel Holbrook Arizona Route 66 Postcard. This vintage postcard captures the iconic Whiting Bros. Motor Hotel in Holbrook, Arizona, a classic stop along the historic Route 66 and U.S. 40. The vibrant scene showcases the distinctive motel architecture and its prominent roadside sign, advertising "MOTOR HOTEL" alongside features like "ALL NEW ROOMS" and "COLOR TV." A vintage white Volkswagen Beetle is visible, adding to the nostalgic charm of the mid-20th century American roadside. The postcard, published by Norman Mead of Mesa, Arizona, offers a glimpse into travel accommodations of the era. It details amenities such as room phones, TV, a pool, family rooms, and air conditioning across its 40 units. The imagery and details evoke the golden age of road trips, making this a fascinating piece for collectors of Americana, Route 66 memorabilia, or Arizona history.

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