About This Vintage Postcard
Step back into the golden age of American roadside travel with this vibrant linen-era postcard featuring Day's Motel in Lexington. Located on U.S. Highway 60 at the eastern city limits, this motor hotel was a quintessential mid-century stop for travelers exploring the Bluegrass State. The image captures the motel's clean white architecture with bold red trim and shutters, set against a soft sunset sky. The prominent roadside sign proudly displays the AAA and United Motor Courts logos, signaling a standard of quality and comfort for the weary 1940s motorist. The saturated colors and distinctive textured finish perfectly preserve the nostalgic charm of Kentucky's historic travel corridors.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1948)
City: Lexington
State or Region: Kentucky
Country: United States
Topic: Roadside Motels and Travel Culture
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unstated
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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