{"product_id":"postcard-california-big-sur-ca-ripplewood-resort-gas-pumps-chrysler-wagon-1960s","title":"Big Sur California Ripplewood Resort Gas Pumps Chrysler Wagon 1960s Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eThis 1960s postcard depicts Ripplewood Resort in Big Sur, California, capturing a classic roadside scene along the central coast during the height of American automobile tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eMid-century travel culture in California centered on scenic highway routes such as the Pacific Coast Highway, where small resorts, service stations, and dining rooms catered to motorists exploring dramatic coastal landscapes. Rustic wood architecture, integrated gas pumps, and lodge-style buildings reflected the blend of hospitality and mobility that defined the postwar road trip era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe image shows the dark wood Ripplewood Resort building set against forested hills, with red gas pumps positioned prominently in the foreground and a Chrysler station wagon parked nearby. A dining room sign and stone chimney detail reinforce the lodge atmosphere, while the open hillside setting situates the property within the rugged terrain characteristic of Big Sur. The postcard features period color tones and composition typical of 1960s roadside promotional cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1527\"\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":52893886447800,"sku":"20241030r","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_53437c1c-54d1-4eca-b319-a83c8b42f5c3.jpg?v=1772410462","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-big-sur-ca-ripplewood-resort-gas-pumps-chrysler-wagon-1960s","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}