Motel Lee and Cottages – Pontiac, Michigan Postcard
Offered is an original postcard featuringMotel Lee and Cottageslocated onU.S. 24 (Telegraph Road)nearPontiac, Michigan. The front includes multiple views showing the motel exterior, a guest room interior, and a road map illustrating its location near U.S. 10, U.S. 24, M-24, Pontiac, Detroit, Toledo, and Port Huron.
Postcard Details
- Subject:Motel Lee and Cottages
- Location:Near Pontiac, Michigan
- Title/Caption:Motel Lee and Cottages
- Road Information Shown:U.S. 24 (Telegraph Road), M-24, U.S. 10
- Series Number:17678
- Publisher:E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin (identified on reverse)
- Printing Method:Natural Color lithographic print (identified on reverse as “Natural Color Post Card”)
- Postcard Type:Linen postcard
- Postcard Back:Divided Back
- Postally Used:Yes
- Stamp:3¢ Thomas Jefferson and address on reverse
- Embossing:None observed
- AAA Logo:Featured on reverse
Historical Context
This postcard promotesMotel Lee, located onU.S. 24 (Telegraph Road)at the intersection withM-24, two miles south of Pontiac, Michigan. The reverse describes the motel as offering25 completely modern, steam-heated rooms with baths, Simmons equipment, Beauty-Rest mattresses, and fireproof and soundproof construction, reflecting the amenities that roadside travelers sought during the expanding automobile travel era.
The multi-view design combines exterior architecture, an interior guest room, and a location map, making it both an advertising piece and a travel souvenir. The reverse identifies the card as aNatural Color Post Card, produced byE. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a well-known postcard publisher. The linen-textured printing and natural color process place this postcard within theLinen postcard era (approximately 1930s–1950s).
Why This Postcard Is Collectible
This postcard is desirable for collectors of:
- Pontiac, Michigan history
- Michigan roadside attractions
- Historic motels and motor courts
- U.S. Highway 24 memorabilia
- Automobile travel history
- Linen postcards
- AAA travel memorabilia
- E. C. Kropp postcards
The detailed advertising text, location map, motel exterior, and interior view provide an excellent snapshot of mid-century American roadside hospitality.
Condition
Pre-owned postcard in vintage condition with age-related wear. This card ispostally usedwith a3¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp,postmark, andhandwritten messageon the reverse. Typical age-related condition may include corner wear, edge wear, surface wear, light soiling, age toning, and minor handling or storage wear.
Please use ’s magnifier/zoom feature to carefully inspect the front and back for edge wear, corners, creases, surface issues, writing, stains, paper loss, album residue, and any other imperfections before purchasing.
Ships securely protected in a rigid mailer.
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