{"product_id":"fort-smith-arkansas-fisher-s-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","title":"Fort Smith Arkansas Fisher’s Motel 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eThis 1960s chrome postcard promotes Fisher’s Motel in Fort Smith, Arkansas, reflecting the automobile-oriented roadside hospitality culture that expanded across regional highway networks during the postwar travel boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eFort Smith developed as an important transportation and commercial center in western Arkansas, serving motorists traveling between Oklahoma, Arkansas, and the broader South-Central United States. During the mid-twentieth century, independently operated motels became common along major highways, often distinguished by bold roadside signage, landscaped grounds, and modern conveniences intended to attract passing travelers. Chrome postcards from this era emphasized clean motor courts, accessible parking, and contemporary architecture as symbols of dependable mid-century American travel accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eThe item itself features a vivid color image of Fisher’s Motel with its distinctive angular roadside sign positioned beside a broad highway frontage. Low-rise guest units, period automobiles, manicured trees, and open parking areas remain clearly visible throughout the composition, reinforcing the postcard’s strong mid-century roadside character. The reverse remains unposted and preserves the standard correspondence layout associated with 1960s chrome motel postcards. Bright color saturation and clean architectural lines give the card excellent visual appeal for collectors of Arkansas travel history and vintage roadside Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"2013\"\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":52977281958072,"sku":"20240125","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_74e41e3e-8182-47f7-8c6d-5eeb043d7c31.jpg?v=1772955098","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/fort-smith-arkansas-fisher-s-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}