Vintage Postcard Lot Missouri Mid-Century Arch Kewpie Rose ONeill Motel Branson

These 5 postcards showcase mid-century travel destinations across Missouri, including iconic architecture, botanical displays, roadside motel history, and regional artist heritage:

• The Gateway Arch (St. Louis): This 630-foot monument symbolizes the westward expansion of the United States.

• Rose O'Neill Bonniebrook Sitting Room (Branson): Celebrates the historic homestead of Rose O'Neill, a famous illustrator and creator of the internationally beloved Kewpie doll characters.

• Academic Hall SEMO (Cape Girardeau): This majestic building serves as the historic administrative anchor for Southeast Missouri State University.

• The Jewel Box Easter Display (St. Louis): This Art Deco glass conservatory hosted elaborate mid-century holiday floral displays.

• Cardinal Motel (Springfield): Situated at the historic intersection of Route 166 and Route 60. This card perfectly documents post-WWII roadside Americana culture, amenities include steam heat, tile baths, free television, and room phones.