{"product_id":"fort-dodge-iowa-crouse-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","title":"Fort Dodge Iowa Crouse Motel 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:cda6cbdb-d61b-4f8b-90a8-74e252dececd-24\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-50\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2ce1adb9-39fa-4525-a889-ffe4ed9f9e2b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eThis postcard dates to the 1960s and documents the Crouse Motel in Fort Dodge, Iowa, during the peak era of Midwestern automobile travel and roadside lodging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eTowns across northern Iowa developed motor courts and garden-style motels as highways funneled regional traffic through agricultural and industrial centers. These properties combined practical overnight accommodation with landscaped grounds and outdoor seating, reflecting a postwar belief that travel comfort and visual order were part of modern living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eThe image shows a low-profile motel complex arranged around a curved drive, with trimmed lawns, flowerbeds, and a small cluster of metal lawn chairs set out for guests. A secondary inset view highlights the roadside sign and entry, while period automobiles reinforce the mid-century setting. The chrome finish preserves bright color and contrast typical of 1960s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1242\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979654262968,"sku":"20230530","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_b9c17d04-50b3-4365-831f-b5f815330729.jpg?v=1773027162","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/fort-dodge-iowa-crouse-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}