{"product_id":"postcard-washington-yakima-wa-travelodge-motel-night-neon-1960s-unposted-chrome","title":"Yakima Washington Travelodge Motel Night Neon 1960s Postcard Unposted Chrome","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"180\"\u003eThis 1960s postcard documents the Travelodge Motel in Yakima, Washington, presented in a nighttime view emphasizing neon signage and illuminated roadside architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"349\"\u003ePostwar automobile travel reshaped the American lodging landscape, with national motel chains such as Travelodge developing standardized properties designed for visibility, accessibility, and brand recognition. Night photography became a defining visual strategy in motel advertising, highlighting glowing signage, exterior lighting, and the promise of modern accommodations along expanding highway networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eThe card features a wide exterior view of the motel complex, with a tall illuminated Travelodge sign rising prominently above the property. Rows of guest units extend across the frame, their exterior corridors and room lights creating a continuous band of brightness against the dark sky. Parked automobiles line the foreground, reinforcing the motor-court layout and roadside function, while the strong contrast between neon and darkness reflects chrome-era production and promotional aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1258\"\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":52979951960248,"sku":"20240514","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_ba43a720-f252-45bb-b4b2-15d721da0d49.jpg?v=1773035211","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-washington-yakima-wa-travelodge-motel-night-neon-1960s-unposted-chrome","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}