{"product_id":"gatlinburg-tennessee-pigeon-river-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","title":"Gatlinburg Tennessee Pigeon River Motel 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eThis postcard dates to the 1960s, a period when Gatlinburg emerged as a major automobile-era gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, fueled by expanding road travel and the rise of roadside tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eMotels built along the Pigeon River capitalized on scenic placement as much as convenience, presenting riverfront views as a defining amenity. Chrome postcards from this decade emphasized saturated color, crisp contrast, and idyllic compositions to promote destinations as modern, comfortable, and visually appealing stops for traveling families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eThe image shows the Pigeon River Motel extending along the riverbank, with stone construction, balcony walkways, and guests visible outside their rooms. The flowing river, rocky shoreline, surrounding trees, and hillside backdrop reinforce the mountain setting, while the motel sign anchors the property’s identity within the scene. The postcard is unposted and features a standard chrome-era back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1305\"\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":52979799425208,"sku":"20230322","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_8651527c-ecca-4e03-b22a-697d3b13d289.jpg?v=1773028976","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/gatlinburg-tennessee-pigeon-river-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}