{"product_id":"postcard-california-indio-ca-highway-99-union-oil-76-gas-station-vw-bug-1960s","title":"Indio California Highway 99 Union Oil 76 Gas Station 1960s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eThis 1960s postcard from Indio, California documents a stretch of Highway 99 during the era when desert communities developed around automobile travel and roadside commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eThe color view centers on a Union Oil 76 service station marked by a tall white pole sign topped with the red 76 emblem. The divided roadway curves through the foreground, guiding the eye toward storefronts, parked vehicles, and mid-century automobiles including a Volkswagen along the curb. Commercial signage and low-rise buildings line the corridor under a clear desert sky, reflecting the expansion of Coachella Valley highway infrastructure during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eThe chrome-era photographic treatment emphasizes saturated sky tones and clean roadway lines, presenting Highway 99 as a modern transportation artery. Gas station branding, automotive presence, and highway design together situate the scene within mid-century California roadside culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1466\"\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":52889799819448,"sku":"20241030b","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_fdb60a3e-d9c1-4a7a-ac9c-800cee33f412.jpg?v=1772151970","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-indio-ca-highway-99-union-oil-76-gas-station-vw-bug-1960s","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}