RPPC Cozy Rest Cottages Grafton WV US 50 250 Tourist Court Restaurant Real Photo
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
This is a striking real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring Cozy Rest Cottages & Restaurant, once proudly advertised as West Virginia’s largest motor court. The image shows a tidy arrangement of tourist cabins nestled among mature trees with neatly landscaped grounds and a visible footbridge. A white fence and signage accent the roadside view along U.S. Routes 50 & 250, just 4 miles west of Grafton, West Virginia.The front of the postcard is boldly captioned in period hand-lettering:COZY REST COTTAGES & RESTAURANTW.Va. – Largest Court – Air ConditionedFurnace Heated – Tub or ShowerU.S. Routes 50 & 2504 Miles West of Grafton, W.Va.The reverse side includes:Real photo postcard markings with Kodak Paper stamp box (unused, unposted)Pencil notation: “Grafton W. Virg”“PHOTO POST CARD” at top left, common to 1940s–1950s era? Location Details:Grafton, West Virginia sits at the intersection of historic travel corridors in Taylor County and was a strategic stop for both rail and highway travelers throughout the early-mid 20th century. Situated along US Route 50, also known as the Northwestern Turnpike, and US Route 250, Cozy Rest catered to motorists during the golden age of American roadside tourism.?️ Historical Context:During the 1930s–1950s, roadside courts like Cozy Rest boomed in popularity, offering travelers private cabins or rooms with modern amenities like indoor plumbing, heating, and later, air conditioning. This card’s reference to “air conditioned” and “furnace heated” with tub or shower reflects the evolving expectations of mid-century motorists seeking comfort along scenic travel routes.Today, postcards like this preserve not only architectural history but also a vivid sense of Americana, showcasing early motels before the rise of national chains.? Postcard Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Paper: Kodak photographic postcard stockEra: Circa 1940s–1950sBack: Unused, undivided with handwritten town IDCondition: Excellent vintage condition; crisp image, no creases, lightly toned edges typical of age? Great for Collectors Of:Vintage West Virginia postcardsRoadside motels / tourist courts / early motor lodgingU.S. Route 50 & Route 250 historyReal photo postcards (RPPCs) of roadside AmericaTransportation, Americana, and highway ephemeraMid-century travel and hospitality industry memorabilia
This is a striking real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring Cozy Rest Cottages & Restaurant, once proudly advertised as West Virginia’s largest motor court. The image shows a tidy arrangement of tourist cabins nestled among mature trees with neatly landscaped grounds and a visible footbridge. A white fence and signage accent the roadside view along U.S. Routes 50 & 250, just 4 miles west of Grafton, West Virginia.The front of the postcard is boldly captioned in period hand-lettering:COZY REST COTTAGES & RESTAURANTW.Va. – Largest Court – Air ConditionedFurnace Heated – Tub or ShowerU.S. Routes 50 & 2504 Miles West of Grafton, W.Va.The reverse side includes:Real photo postcard markings with Kodak Paper stamp box (unused, unposted)Pencil notation: “Grafton W. Virg”“PHOTO POST CARD” at top left, common to 1940s–1950s era? Location Details:Grafton, West Virginia sits at the intersection of historic travel corridors in Taylor County and was a strategic stop for both rail and highway travelers throughout the early-mid 20th century. Situated along US Route 50, also known as the Northwestern Turnpike, and US Route 250, Cozy Rest catered to motorists during the golden age of American roadside tourism.?️ Historical Context:During the 1930s–1950s, roadside courts like Cozy Rest boomed in popularity, offering travelers private cabins or rooms with modern amenities like indoor plumbing, heating, and later, air conditioning. This card’s reference to “air conditioned” and “furnace heated” with tub or shower reflects the evolving expectations of mid-century motorists seeking comfort along scenic travel routes.Today, postcards like this preserve not only architectural history but also a vivid sense of Americana, showcasing early motels before the rise of national chains.? Postcard Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Paper: Kodak photographic postcard stockEra: Circa 1940s–1950sBack: Unused, undivided with handwritten town IDCondition: Excellent vintage condition; crisp image, no creases, lightly toned edges typical of age? Great for Collectors Of:Vintage West Virginia postcardsRoadside motels / tourist courts / early motor lodgingU.S. Route 50 & Route 250 historyReal photo postcards (RPPCs) of roadside AmericaTransportation, Americana, and highway ephemeraMid-century travel and hospitality industry memorabilia
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- 06/23/2010
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