{"product_id":"postcard-north-carolina-fayetteville-nc-devon-motor-court-1940s-unposted-linen","title":"Fayetteville North Carolina Devon Motor Court 1940s Postcard Unposted Linen","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eThis 1940s postcard from Fayetteville, North Carolina, depicts the Devon Motor Court, reflecting the expansion of automobile-oriented lodging along U.S. highways during the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"425\"\u003eMotor courts developed as a response to increasing car travel, offering convenient accommodations with direct access to individual units and parking areas. Locations along routes such as U.S. 15A positioned properties like the Devon Motor Court to serve both long-distance travelers and regional visitors, integrating standardized layouts with modest landscaping to create accessible roadside hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eThe postcard features a linen-textured illustration of a row of single-story motel units arranged along a central driveway, with garages and covered parking visible at the far end. The buildings display simple, uniform architectural forms with green roofs and light-colored walls, while small shrubs and flower beds add visual structure to the grounds. The composition emphasizes ease of access and orderly design, presenting the motor court as a practical and welcoming stop for travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1324\"\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":52979932102840,"sku":"20231013","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_7fcb17d5-ee4d-49dc-8a26-ce8e525c4987.jpg?v=1773034765","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-north-carolina-fayetteville-nc-devon-motor-court-1940s-unposted-linen","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}