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Vintage Postcard 1973 Speed Read Zappone’s Restaurant Neptune Ohio Sheraton Inn

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Social History: Interestingly, this card was used as an inquiry card bP. O’Connell of Warrensville Heights, OH, sent to a "Reading" department in Mundelein, Illinois.

The handwritten note—"How to Read Faster"—is a fascinating relic of the 1970s self-improvement and speed-reading boom (famously popularized by Evelyn Wood).

Scene: Features the atmospheric interior of Zappone’s famed Olive & Grape Restaurant and Lounge, located within the Sheraton Inn in Beachwood, Ohio. The image is a classic time capsule of 1970s Mediterranean-inspired decor, complete with a prominent Neptune statue and warm, ambient lighting.

The reverse boasts 1970s-era amenities like "Color TV," "airport limo service," and proximity to local race tracks.

Postal History: The card bears a blurry machine cancellation on the front image, which, while weathered, serves as a gritty testament to its authentic postal journey.

Era: Chrome Era

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Photochrome

Publisher: International Hotel Supply Co. (Lusterchrome by Tichnor Bros)

Condition: Firm card stock with only very light corner wear and crease.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.

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