Ephrata PA Pennsylvania Dutchmaid Motel Linen Postcard AAA Superior Seal

This vintage linen postcard features the Dutchmaid Motel, prominently located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The illustration showcases the motel's distinctive red buildings and large, iconic sign advertising air conditioning, television, and family units. The motel is described as offering spacious rooms with ceramic tile baths or showers, carpeted floors, and a coffee shop serving breakfast and light lunch. The scenic backdrop includes lush green trees and a pastel sky, typical of mid-20th century linen postcards.

Published by Mellinger Studios of Lancaster, PA, and photographed by James E. Hess, this postcard carries the AAA logo and the Superior Seal of Excellence "Lucky for the Traveler," highlighting its quality and appeal to travelers of the era. The card is a standard size 5.5 x 3.5 inches and printed on linen stock, a popular material for postcards from the 1930s to the 1950s, known for its textured surface and vibrant color retention. This collectible postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American roadside culture and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

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