{"product_id":"miami-beach-florida-ardmore-apartment-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","title":"Miami Beach Florida Ardmore Apartment Motel 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eThis postcard dates to the 1960s and depicts the Ardmore Apartment Motel in Miami Beach, Florida, reflecting the mid-century resort architecture that developed along the city’s expanding tourist corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eMiami Beach grew rapidly during the mid-twentieth century as one of the most prominent seaside vacation destinations in the United States. The rise of automobile travel and affordable air transportation brought increasing numbers of visitors to South Florida, encouraging the construction of apartment motels and small resort properties that catered to seasonal tourists. These establishments combined the convenience of motel-style lodging with longer-term apartment accommodations suited to extended stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eThe postcard shows the Ardmore Apartment Motel arranged around a landscaped courtyard with walkways leading to an outdoor seating area shaded by a decorative canopy. The building’s clean lines, flat roof elements, and pastel color scheme reflect the modern architectural style associated with Miami Beach hospitality properties of the period. Palm trees and tropical plantings frame the complex, emphasizing the relaxed resort atmosphere that defined South Florida tourism during the chrome postcard era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1677\"\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":52913665343672,"sku":"20230412","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_cc024ccd-d5f4-421d-9858-4cece884f8fd.jpg?v=1772753886","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/miami-beach-florida-ardmore-apartment-motel-1960s-postcard-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}