{"product_id":"tulsa-oklahoma-grotto-court-motel-route-66-aerial-1951-postcard-posted-linen","title":"Tulsa Oklahoma Grotto Court Motel Route 66 Aerial 1951 Postcard Posted Linen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eThis postcard was printed in 1951 and depicts Grotto Court Motel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a roadside lodging property situated along the historic Route 66 corridor during the height of mid-century automobile travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eRoute 66 served as one of the most significant cross-country highways in the United States, fostering the growth of independent motels designed to accommodate long-distance motorists. Tulsa emerged as a key stop along this route, where properties like Grotto Court developed distinctive layouts to maximize visibility, accessibility, and guest convenience. Motor courts from this era often featured clustered cabins or units arranged around central drives and landscaped courtyards, reflecting a balance between function and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eThe image presents an elevated, diagram-like aerial view of the motel, with individual units arranged around a central open space shaded by trees. Red rooflines define the buildings against the green grounds, while curved driveways and small landscaped islands organize vehicle movement through the property. A main office structure sits near the entrance, anchoring the layout along the highway frontage. The linen finish enhances color contrast and texture, typical of early 1950s postcard production. The posted reverse includes a cancellation and handwritten message, adding context as a piece of circulated roadside correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1854\"\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":52977309352120,"sku":"20230311","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_077dbae4-1992-4eb2-976a-8d7634fea713.jpg?v=1772955792","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/tulsa-oklahoma-grotto-court-motel-route-66-aerial-1951-postcard-posted-linen","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}