{"product_id":"postcard-florida-st-petersburg-fl-mount-vernon-motel-1975-posted-chrome","title":"St Petersburg Florida Mount Vernon Hotel 1975 Postcard Posted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"187\"\u003eThis 1975 postcard documents the Mount Vernon Hotel in St Petersburg, Florida, reflecting the continued importance of small hotels and motor inns within the state’s tourism-driven economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"377\"\u003eSt Petersburg developed as a major destination for seasonal visitors, retirees, and vacation travelers, supported by its warm climate, coastal access, and established hospitality infrastructure. By the mid-1970s, many properties combined traditional hotel architecture with motel-style accessibility, serving both long-term guests and short-term tourists moving through the Gulf Coast region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eThe image shows a two-story building set beneath mature trees, with a covered entry supported by columns and landscaped grounds surrounding the structure. A freestanding sign reading Mount Vernon Hotel appears prominently in the foreground, identifying the property. The chrome finish emphasizes the saturated greens and warm tones, while the posted back indicates active use during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1167\"\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":52979095568568,"sku":"20230523","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_1e2f86b7-7f21-40c6-a0bf-2a81783ce4d7.jpg?v=1773009424","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-florida-st-petersburg-fl-mount-vernon-motel-1975-posted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}