{"product_id":"postcard-virginia-winchester-va-bonds-motel-1960s-unposted-chrome","title":"Winchester Virginia Bonds Motel 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"418\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eThis 1960s postcard from Winchester, Virginia, depicts Bond’s Motel, reflecting the expansion of roadside lodging along regional highways during the peak of automobile travel in the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"420\"\u003eMotels in towns like Winchester served both long-distance travelers and regional visitors, offering accessible accommodations positioned along major roads. These properties typically emphasized ease of entry, visible signage, and practical layouts, aligning with the growing demand for convenient overnight lodging during an era of increased car ownership and highway development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eThe postcard features a wide view of a single-story motel arranged in a gentle curve around a driveway, with a prominent roadside sign marking the entrance. Low landscaping and open lawn areas frame the property, while the building’s linear design and covered walkways highlight functionality and direct room access. The composition presents the motel as a straightforward and welcoming stop within the roadside travel network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1231\"\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":52979923255480,"sku":"20230430","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_879ad8b6-7c89-4704-8cda-cbf8bed80eb4.jpg?v=1773034622","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-virginia-winchester-va-bonds-motel-1960s-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}