{"product_id":"postcard-new-mexico-albuquerque-nm-trade-winds-motor-hotel-motel-route-66-1960s","title":"Albuquerque New Mexico Trade Winds Motor Hotel Route 66 1960s Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eThis 1960s postcard documents the Trade Winds Motor Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reflecting the evolution of Route 66 lodging into more stylized and amenity-driven motor hotels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eAlbuquerque served as a major stop along Route 66, where increasing cross-country automobile travel supported the development of larger, more visually distinctive motel properties. By the 1960s, motor hotels often incorporated architectural features such as towers, modern façades, and expanded recreational areas to attract travelers seeking both convenience and comfort. These properties bridged the gap between earlier motor courts and more fully developed hospitality complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1372\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eThe image shows a swimming pool in the foreground with curved metal ladder rails and surrounding deck space furnished with lounge chairs and umbrellas. A prominent multi-story tower rises behind the main structure, acting as a visual landmark for the property, while the lower building features glass-fronted areas and shaded seating. A reclining figure at poolside reinforces the leisure-oriented setting, and the chrome printing style emphasizes saturated color and crisp detail typical of postcards from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1374\"\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":52979695190200,"sku":"20220830 DISCOUNT","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_cdaaf9e9-f1a2-4472-890d-38082c8e55b1.jpg?v=1773027684","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-new-mexico-albuquerque-nm-trade-winds-motor-hotel-motel-route-66-1960s","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}