1948 Pine Acres Motel Avon Park FL Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step back in time to the golden age of the Florida road trip with this vibrant depiction of the Pine Acres Motel and Apartments. Located along the bustling U.S. Highway 27 in Avon Park, this card perfectly captures the charm of mid-century roadside Americana.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1948–1949)
City: Avon Park
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Roadside Motels
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: A. Dube
Publisher: Nationwide Post Card Co.
Printer: Unstated
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of this card provides a fascinating look at 1940s traveler amenities, boasting "Air Cooled, Electric Heated" rooms and the comfort of "Beautyrest Mattresses." It notes the motel was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mann and was located three miles north of Avon Park, directly across from the historic Walker Memorial Hospital (which opened in 1948). The card features the printer's reference code F18297 and the "Fullcolor" trademark of the Nationwide Post Card Co. from Arlington, Texas.