{"product_id":"gallup-new-mexico-el-capitan-motel-route-66-postcard-1950s-unposted-chrome","title":"Gallup New Mexico Route 66 El Capitan Motel 1950s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eThis 1950s Gallup, New Mexico postcard features the El Capitan Motel situated along U.S. Highway 66 at the east entrance of town during the peak era of postwar automobile travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eGallup’s position on Route 66 made it a prominent desert stop for travelers moving between Arizona and central New Mexico, with motels emphasizing visibility and convenience along the highway approach. Chrome-era postcards from the 1950s often highlighted expansive forecourts, bold vertical signage, and manicured landscaping designed to present roadside properties as modern and orderly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eThe card presents a sweeping view of the El Capitan Motel’s long red-roofed motor court arranged around a paved circular drive, framed by white fencing and small evergreen plantings. A tall vertical sign bearing the motel name rises near the roadway, and the lower caption identifies U.S. Highway 66 East Entrance of Gallup New Mexico with AAA affiliation seal visible. Glossy color and saturated tones reflect typical 1950s chrome production, and the reverse remains unposted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1500\"\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":52871678820536,"sku":"20230312m","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_2c4dc6bf-3aaa-4561-9823-523e154d7b23.jpg?v=1771642359","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/gallup-new-mexico-el-capitan-motel-route-66-postcard-1950s-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}