Y Tourist Court Cabins Mackinaw City Michigan RPPC Cook Co. Postcard
$15.00
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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 vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting the charming Y Tourist Court in Mackinaw City, Michigan, captured in classic black and white. The image shows a picturesque roadside scene featuring a collection of white cabin-style motel units nestled against a backdrop of tall pine and birch trees. A vintage automobile is parked beside the main office, adding mid-century character.? Photo Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)? Publisher: The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee✒️ Card Number: S-1596? Postally Unused: Yes?️ Back Type: Standard divided back, stamp box present?️ Estimated Date: Circa 1940s–1950s? Location: Mackinaw City, Michigan?️ Subject: “Y Tourist Court” roadside cabins, classic motor lodge lodging? Historical Context:The “Tourist Court” era boomed in the 1930s through the 1950s as automobile travel surged across the United States. These courts—precursors to modern motels—offered cozy, often family-run accommodations along major travel routes. Mackinaw City, located at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, was and still is a gateway for travelers heading to the Upper Peninsula via the Mackinac Bridge (opened in 1957). This postcard likely captures the peaceful charm of a pre-interstate era when road trips were king.The L. L. Cook Co. of Milwaukee was a prolific producer of high-quality real photo postcards during this period, often documenting local scenes with a high level of detail and clarity.? Collector’s Note:This postcard is a wonderful slice of mid-century Americana, perfect for collectors of roadside architecture, Michigan history, or vintage motel culture. A great addition to RPPC, travel, or cabin-themed collections.
This is a vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) depicting the charming Y Tourist Court in Mackinaw City, Michigan, captured in classic black and white. The image shows a picturesque roadside scene featuring a collection of white cabin-style motel units nestled against a backdrop of tall pine and birch trees. A vintage automobile is parked beside the main office, adding mid-century character.? Photo Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)? Publisher: The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee✒️ Card Number: S-1596? Postally Unused: Yes?️ Back Type: Standard divided back, stamp box present?️ Estimated Date: Circa 1940s–1950s? Location: Mackinaw City, Michigan?️ Subject: “Y Tourist Court” roadside cabins, classic motor lodge lodging? Historical Context:The “Tourist Court” era boomed in the 1930s through the 1950s as automobile travel surged across the United States. These courts—precursors to modern motels—offered cozy, often family-run accommodations along major travel routes. Mackinaw City, located at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, was and still is a gateway for travelers heading to the Upper Peninsula via the Mackinac Bridge (opened in 1957). This postcard likely captures the peaceful charm of a pre-interstate era when road trips were king.The L. L. Cook Co. of Milwaukee was a prolific producer of high-quality real photo postcards during this period, often documenting local scenes with a high level of detail and clarity.? Collector’s Note:This postcard is a wonderful slice of mid-century Americana, perfect for collectors of roadside architecture, Michigan history, or vintage motel culture. A great addition to RPPC, travel, or cabin-themed collections.
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