{"product_id":"arlington-virginia-ainsworth-motel-1950s-postcard-unposted-chrome","title":"Arlington Virginia Ainsworth Motel 1950s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eThis 1950s chrome postcard of the Ainsworth Motel in Arlington, Virginia reflects the postwar expansion of suburban motor lodgings serving travelers to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eArlington’s proximity to the nation’s capital positioned it as a strategic lodging hub for government employees, military personnel, and tourists during the mid-twentieth century. Motels of this era adopted streamlined, low-profile layouts with centralized office entrances and convenient door-side parking. Chrome postcards emphasized bright landscaping, clean architectural lines, and saturated color, projecting a modern and orderly image consistent with 1950s roadside hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eThe illustration presents a red-brick main office with a large glass-fronted gable, flanked by single-story guest units extending horizontally across the property. A manicured lawn and vibrant flower bed occupy the foreground, with The Ainsworth Motel prominently lettered at the bottom. The reverse is unposted and typical of mid-century chrome production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52899543941304,"sku":"20230530","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_e23865a3-08c3-44da-b26c-7a1f029d40d5.jpg?v=1772487074","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/arlington-virginia-ainsworth-motel-1950s-postcard-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}