{"product_id":"lexington-north-carolina-stradaiari-motel-1950s-postcard-posted-linen","title":"Lexington North Carolina Stradaiari Motel 1950s Postcard Posted Linen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eThis postcard was printed during the 1950s and depicts the Stradivari Motel in Lexington, North Carolina, a period example of mid-century roadside motor court lodging designed for automobile travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eAs automobile tourism expanded across the American South in the postwar decades, small independent motels like this one emerged along regional highways to accommodate growing traffic. Lexington, positioned along important travel routes in North Carolina, saw the development of modest motor courts that emphasized accessibility, parking convenience, and a park-like setting. The visual composition here—low-slung units arranged in a linear layout beneath tall pines—reflects a common design language of the era, integrating natural surroundings with functional lodging. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eThe image features a classic single-story motor court with a continuous row of rooms, each with direct exterior access, set against a backdrop of tall Carolina pine trees. A prominent roadside sign identifies the motel, positioned to catch passing motorists, while the curved driveway and landscaped flower beds frame the property in a welcoming, orderly layout. The linen finish enhances the saturated greens and blues, giving the scene a vivid, almost idealized presentation typical of mid-century postcard production. The posted reverse adds an additional layer of historical context as a circulated piece of everyday communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"2036\"\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":52977310367928,"sku":"20231012","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_077aefe7-c5e7-4b30-bb87-bf7f35010362.jpg?v=1772955804","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/lexington-north-carolina-stradaiari-motel-1950s-postcard-posted-linen","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}