Vintage Fred Harvey Oasis on Illinois Tollway Photochrome Postcard
Vintage Fred Harvey Oasis on Illinois Tollway Photochrome Postcard
Condition: Used
Price: USD 2.99
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This vintage photochrome postcard showcases the iconic Fred Harvey ‘Top-of-the-Tollway’ restaurant and gift shop located on the Illinois Tollway. Built on a bridge over the tollway, this unique service area allowed diners to enjoy their meals while watching traffic flow beneath. The postcard captures the modern mid-20th century architecture with large glass windows, colorful patio umbrellas, and a vibrant foreground of yellow flowers.
Produced as a Kodachrome reproduction by Fred Harvey Hotels-Shops, this postcard highlights an important piece of Illinois highway history and mid-century roadside culture. The image is printed in the classic photochrome style, known for its rich color saturation and realistic photographic quality, typical of postcards produced from 1939 onward. A collectible item for enthusiasts of American roadways, vintage architecture, and Fred Harvey memorabilia.
