{"product_id":"jackson-tennessee-george-anna-motel-1940s-postcard-unposted-linen","title":"Jackson Tennessee George-Anna Motel 1940s Postcard Unposted Linen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eThis 1940s postcard documents the George-Anna Motor Court in Jackson, Tennessee, along U.S. Highway 70 during the rise of auto-centered roadside lodging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eWest Tennessee towns such as Jackson developed clusters of tourist courts and service stations to serve motorists traveling regional highways between Memphis and Nashville. These roadside complexes combined lodging, dining, and fuel in one stop, reflecting the shift from rail travel to automobile tourism and the emergence of standardized highway hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eThe image shows a low, spread-out group of motel cottages arranged around a wide lawn, with a café and service station visible at the right and a Lion Oil gas pump in the foreground. Painted signage identifies the property as the George-Anna, and period automobiles are parked near the office building. The linen-finish printing produces saturated colors and textured surface typical of mid-century travel postcards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1348\"\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":52979687358648,"sku":"20231011","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_001dbb69-bc0b-4606-b78b-a46af993ab31.jpg?v=1773027552","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/jackson-tennessee-george-anna-motel-1940s-postcard-unposted-linen","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}