{"product_id":"burlington-iowa-lincolnville-shell-gasoline-station-court-grill-1940s-postcard","title":"Burlington Iowa Lincolnville Shell Gasoline Station Court Grill 1940s Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eThis 1940s postcard promotes the Lincolnville Tourist Court and Grill in Burlington, Iowa, reflecting the rapid expansion of automobile-oriented roadside travel accommodations during the pre-interstate highway era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eAs automobile tourism expanded across the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, roadside motor courts, diners, and branded gasoline stations became essential parts of long-distance travel culture. Establishments like the Lincolnville Tourist Court catered to motorists seeking convenient lodging, meals, and fuel service along regional highways linking Midwestern towns and commercial centers. Postcards advertising these businesses often highlighted clean cabin-style lodging, landscaped grounds, and nationally recognized fuel brands such as Shell to reassure travelers of modern amenities and dependable service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eThe item itself features a vertically formatted color postcard combining two separate views: the tourist court cabins and the adjacent Shell gasoline station and grill facility. Architectural details, service pumps, and roadside landscaping remain clearly visible, offering strong documentary value for collectors interested in vintage travel, petroleum history, roadside Americana, and motel culture. The reverse includes standard postcard correspondence formatting associated with mid-century linen-era advertising postcards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1905\"\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":52977283891384,"sku":"20220731 DISCOUNT","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_590b2777-80ef-477c-a70b-f9daae012a91.jpg?v=1772955125","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/burlington-iowa-lincolnville-shell-gasoline-station-court-grill-1940s-postcard","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}