{"product_id":"kendallville-indiana-aldrich-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","title":"Kendallville Indiana Aldrich Motel 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eThis postcard was printed during the 1960s and shows the Aldrich Motel in Kendallville, Indiana, representing mid-century roadside lodging along local highway routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eKendallville’s position within northeastern Indiana placed it along regional travel corridors where small motels developed to accommodate automobile traffic. Properties like the Aldrich Motel followed a practical layout centered on visibility from the road, ease of access, and proximity between parking and guest rooms. The setting reflects a period when independent motor courts formed a key part of the American travel landscape, especially in smaller towns outside major interstate systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eThe card features a low, single-story motel building set back from the roadway, with a prominent roadside sign identifying the property. A central driveway leads into a parking area, with trimmed shrubs and lawn defining the frontage. Period automobiles are visible near the units, and overhead utility lines cross the scene, reinforcing the roadside context. The chrome finish enhances color contrast, particularly in the sky and landscaping, consistent with postcard production of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1325\"\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":52977301455032,"sku":"20230531","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_040cb3f4-f8de-436a-879f-ddf6cbe38757.jpg?v=1772955580","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/kendallville-indiana-aldrich-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}