Mallard Motel - Klamath Falls, Oregon

Mallard Motel - Klamath Falls, Oregon, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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Greetings From Klamath Falls
Mallard Motel
Route 3, Box 1348, Hwy. 97 North
Klamath Falls, Oregon
16 attractive units on spacious grounds. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. AAA Approved

Holiday Inn - North Platte, Nebraska

Holiday Inn - North Platte, Nebraska, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

Junction U.S. 83 & I-80
Swimming Pool - Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations. Cocktail Lounge.

Mailed from North Platte, Nebraska to Mr. Al Hunt of South Haven, Michigan on August 7, 1972:

Aug. 6
Hi Buzzing Cousin,
Our first stop, were on our way to see Loretta in California. 28 yrs. Ralph & I did it - Hope you are O.K. - Ruth & Ralph & Bob & Carol

Hotel Statler - Detroit, Michigan

Hotel Statler - Detroit, Michigan, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

1000 Rooms with Bath and Radio Reception
Facing Grand Circus Park at Washington Blvd. and Bagley Ave., convenient to all downtown Detroit. Operated in connection with Hotels Statler, Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, St. Louis Hotel Buffalo, Buffalo, and Hotel Pennsylvania, New York.

Mailed from Detroit, Michigan to Mrs. A.F. Dinwiddie of La Porte, Indiana on November 14, 1938:

Sun night.
Hello Cooksie
Turning in 10 o'clock just got through seeing the Rangers beat the Red Wings 4 to 3 playing Hockey so good night tell the boys hello. Love, Dad

The Cody Inn - Cody, Wyoming

The Cody Inn, spacious, comfortable. Warren Operated Hotel, the Inn offers the best in food, accommodations.

Mailed Salt Lake City, Utah to Lena Lee of Fort Worth, Texas on July 22, 1953:

Dear Anut Lena,
We are having a good time. We saw 24 Bears.
Love Pamela

Sheraton Hotel - Akron, Ohio

259 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio
Telephone: Jefferson 5-1871
Teletype AK-99
Akron's finest hotel with 450 modern, attractive rooms, each with bath, radio, free TV and air conditioning. Central location. Superb food and entertainment nightly. New Merry Man Tavern--Promenade Lounge. Coffee shop open all day, popular prices. Famous "Gorgeous George" Plantation Bar. Free overnight parking for registered guests. Free Sheraton Direct Line Teletype Reservation Service

Mailed from Akron, Ohio to Mrs. Howard Cross in Valley City, Ohio on July 12, 1960:

Two ring for you sure on Tuesday at 7 PM. Beacon Journal come to 3rd floor.
Thanks a lot, Helen Waterhouse

Hotel Fort Des Moines - Des Moines, Iowa

Where Excitement Begins
HOTEL FORT DES MOINES
10th and Walnut
NOW WITH COLOR TV

Casa Blanca Auto Court - Salt Lake City, Utah

(Spanish for White House)
Strictly first class. Steam heat, hot water, tile bath, complete kitchenette, oak floors with rugs, radio, - all the comforts of a good hotel with less expense.
1489 South State Street :: Salt Lake City, Utah
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One-day Jaunts Around Salt Lake City
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First Day - Liberty Park, Eagle Gate, Beehive House, Lion House, Temple Square (free organ recital at noon): Saltair - bathing, dancing, etc. etc.
Second Day - Mormon Church offices, State Capitol, Rotary Park, Memory Park, Brigham Young's Grave, University of Utah, U.S. Fort Douglas, Hogle Garden's Zoo, Bonneville Golf Course.
Third Day - Bingham, 28 miles South-west: typical mining town; one street wide, three miles long: world's largest open cut copper mine, blasting about 4 o'clock

Blue Star Motel - White Marsh, Maryland

U.S. Route #40 - 12 Miles North of Baltimore
Clean - Comfortable - Modern Rooms furnished with Beautyrest Mattresses - Hot Water Heating - Private Baths
Owner & Manager: R.T. Webster
Phone: Chase-4584

Conestoga Motor Inn - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

U.S. Route 222 - 5 Miles North off LANCASTER, PENNA.
"In The Heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country"
40 rooms, each with Bath. Individual Thermostat controlled Heat and Air-Conditioning. TV, FM Radio and Room Phones. Beautiful Colonial Dining Room featuring Penna. Dutch Food Specialties. Open Daily except Sunday. Sunday Breakfast 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Gift Shop featuring Gifts of Distinction.
Mailing Address - Box 1597, Lancaster, Pa.
Carl E. Pyle, Inn Keeper
AAA Approved

Crystal Lodge - Crystal River, Florida

Modern Motel - Restaurant
CRYSTAL LODGE
H. Daugherty, Owner :: Phone 2791
Gulf Coast Highway No. 19

The Ambassador Hotel - Washington, D.C.

Washington's newest 500-room downtown hotel. Completely air-conditioned. Reasonable Rates. Radio in every room. Garage Parking.

Hotel Humboldt - Winnemucca, Nevada

NORTHERN NEVADA'S LARGEST HOTEL - LOCATED ON U.S. HIGHWAY 40 and 95, 100 first class air cooled rooms, TV's, free parking area adjacent to hotel, CAFE, BAR, CASINO and LIBERAL SLOT MACHINES

Sands Motel - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Very nice accommodations, west edge of city, 814 W. 27th St. on Hwy 71. Room phones, tiled baths, fully carpeted. Refrigerated air conditioning. Cable TV and radios. Quiet, hot water heat. AAA Approved.

Towson East Motel - Baltimore, Maryland

1507 East Joppa Road
Baltimore (Towson), Maryland 21204
Baltimore Beltway (I-695) Exit 29
Owner-managed accommodations. Comfort and convenience at moderate cost. Minutes away from shopping, nightlife, sports and theatres. Soundproof, carpeted rooms and efficiencies. TV - Radio - Individually controlled heat and air conditioning - Family-sized combination baths - Telephones - Free Coffee - Valet Service - Pets Allowed. AAA Approved.

Garden Kenlake Hotel - Hardin, Kentucky

View of Kentucky Lake, From Roof of Garden Kenlake Hotel
Kentucky Lake State Park
Located on the Western Shore of Kentucky Lake at the intersection of U.S. Highway 68, Ky. 80, 94, 98, near Eggner's Ferry Bridge. Beautiful Kentucky Lake State Park is one of the finest in the United States.
The large Sun Terrace above the excellent Dining Room is enjoyed by all visitors.

Dulles International Airport Holiday Inn - Washington, D.C.

1000 Sully Rd. (Va. Rt. #28 near junction Va. Rt. #606)
1 mile north of Airport Access Rd.
P.O. Box #17244 Dulles International Airport
Washington, D.C. 20041
The luxury inn with country club setting and facilities plus complete business and convention accommodations. Courtesy transportation from Dulles Air Terminal Building.

Hotel Annapolis - Washington, D.C.

11th-12th Sts. at H.
IN THE HEART OF WASHINGTON, S.C.
All Outside Rooms with Bath and Ice Water
Public Spaces and Bedrooms Air Conditioned
Rates from $2.00 Daily
Parking Without Extra Charge

There's a time stamp on the back with May 19, 1940 at 9:22 AM and a note addresses to Mrs. J.M. Peacock:

I life card here at Hotel Annapolis yesterday - no word. We are going out to Capitol at 9 this AM back at 4:30. If you don't find this, wait for us.

Grande Courts - Orange, Texas

Hi-way 90, West of Orange, Texas
35 Modern Units. Telephone in every room. Good Food. Cafe open 24 hours. Fan in every room. Finest service.

Mailed from Orange, Texas to Mary Jo Black of Selman City, Texas on August 8, 1952:

Dear Jo (correction Windy)
Just a line to tell you how much I care. Make like the wind, blow. Love always, Jack Chandler

The Sorrento - Miami Beach, Florida

NEW...and breath-takingly beautiful
The Sorrento
On the Ocean at 44th Street
Completely Air-Conditioned...Salt Water Pool. Cabana Colony...Most Rooms with Private Balconies...Radio and Circulating Ice Water in every room...Music for Dining and Dancing Nightly...Open All Year
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

Mailed from Hato Rey, Puerto Rico to Mrs. Harold Ulter of Savannah, New York on April 15, 1959:

Dear Katharine,
Enjoy a short vacation down here. Would love to hear Sav. news whenever you have a writing moment. - Peg Eliott is Caygua Hall - Willard N.Y - She's nursing there.
Best regards
Lois

Travelodge - Nashville, Tennessee

800 James Robertson Pkwy
City Routes 41A, 31W, 431 & 41
82 Units with central heating and air-conditioning. Direct dial telephones. Television, AM and FM radio. All long beds, heated pool.
GRILL on PREMISES

Sheraton-Kimball Hotel - Springfield, Massachusetts

400 modern guest rooms equipped with radio and TV. Town Room - Coffee Shop - for excellent food. Famous Pickwick Cocktail Lounge. "The Leading Hotel in Western Massachusetts."
HOTEL RESERVATIONS VIA TELETYPE

Mailed from Springfield, Massachusetts to Miss Candace Kimmburgh of Pawtucket, Rhode Island on April 13, 1956:

Dear Candace:
Hope you are well. I am in a big city. Autos go fast here. When in traffic you have to step lively to cross the street.
See you soon "Uncle"Bill" Spoerer

King Tower - Portland, Oregon

Portland's most dramatic, new hotel apartment...twelve stories of beauty, comfort, convenience for hotel or apartment residence. Rates begin at $6.25 single and $7.00 double. The finest address...the most spectacular view...the most comfortable design for living in Portland, Oregon

Arizona Biltmore Hotel - Phoenix, Arizona

Patio at Entrance to Arizona Biltmore Hotel
One of America's finest winter resort hotels, Phoenix, Arizona.

The Dolphin - St. Petersburg Beach, Florida

A Step to Private Beach
6801 Sunset Way
St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.
Motel Rooms, Efficiency and Bed Room Apts. Open All Year.
Stan & Ann Gorr, Res. Owners & Mgrs.

Safari Beach Motel - Daytona Beach, Florida

357 So. Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida
Tel, Clinton 3-0571
Directly on the Ocean, Three Blocks South of the pier. Incomparable Beauty in a Tropical Setting awaits the Guests of this ultra modern Motel. 100% Air Conditioned Rooms and Apartments with Free TV. Individual Telephone Service. Unlimited Accommodations for Large Families, Parties and Conventions because of our connecting Doors between all units. Heated Swimming pool. Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge and Shuffleboard Court on premises. Free Transportation to and from Court on premises. Free Transportation to and from Airport, Railroad and Bus Depots. Reservations Advised. AAA Approved. Member of the Congress of Motor Hotels. The Ashers - Owners.

Silver Saddle Motel - Ames, Iowa

Jct. 69 & Rte. 30
Ames, Iowa 50010
1 1/2 Miles West of I-35
Enter 1 block north on Frontage road. Swimming pool, play area, color TV. phones. Individual air-conditioning, hot wate and heat. Truck parking, winter plug-ins, credit cards accepted. 65 rooms. Several excellent restaurants nearby. AAA Approved.

Red Carpet Motor Lodge - Reno, Nevada

Downtown Reno, Nevada at 140 Court Street
108 Spacious and lavish rooms. Some with kitchenettes. Walking distance to all famous casinos and clubs. Free TV and FM music in every room. Direct dial phones. Heated pool, elevators, restaurant, cocktail lounge, Bountique, barber and beauty shops, Sauna bath, covered off-street parking, guest laundromat, banquet and meeting rooms. Unequaled Red Carpet Service and hospitality.

The Paddock - Yachats, Oregon

U.S. 101
Yachats, Ore.
One of the Finer Resort Motels in the Pacific Northwest. Year round hotel service. Excellent food. Charcoal Broiler.

Fisherman's Wharf Boatel and Marina - Frisco, North Carolina

IN CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE
Bait-Tackle-Ice-Texaco Gas & Marine Products
Boat Rentals - Cottage Rentals - Harbor Facilities
Lots For Sale - Crosby Fiberglas Boat Sales
Inge Wick - Owner, Manager
P.O. Box 127 Frisco, North Carolina 27936

Aztec Motel - Orangeburg, South Carolina

Aztec Motel - Orangeburg, South Carolina, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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U.S. Highway 301
Orangeburg, S.C.
Tel. JEfferson 4-7530
New, Ultra Modern Units. Individually controlled Air Conditioning and Electric Heat. Wall-to-Wall Carpeting, Soundproof, Tile Baths, Tubs or Showers, Room TV, Restaurant. Swimming Pool and spacious safe playground.
Delmar E. and Marion K. Holstad, Owners-Mgrs.
AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.

Penn-Wells Hotel - Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

The Penn-Wells Hotel, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, with its attractive Mary Wells Dining Room and comfortable modern rooms. Near the majestic Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon as pictured on the opposite side of this card. Offers the perfect spot for a week-end trip or complete vacation. Rates are moderate and children are always free. Good food, elevator service and free paved parking with off street entrance.

Wonder Palms Hotel and Guest Ranch - Palm Springs, California

Wonder Palms Hotel and Guest Ranch Nestled in Wonder Date Garden
Palm Springs, California

Mailed from Palm Springs, California to John Fair of Detroit, Michigan on December 22, 1948:

Dec 21 48
Still having (doodle)
Mad.

The Beverly Hilton - Beverly Hills, California

The most sumptuous hotel in the world. Features 450 air-conditioned rooms, sunken swimming pool, cabanas, smart shops, four distinctive restaurants, five superb cocktail lounges and parking for 1,000 cars.

Lake View Arms Motor Hotel - Bijou, California

Nick Pandelis'
LAKE VIEW ARMS MOTOR HOTEL
"Where The Stars Stay"
Ski Run Boulevard
On The Lake
Panoramic Views - Heated Pool - Restaurant - Free Transportation to and from Casinos - TV - Telephones - Adjoining Beach and Marina - 86 Spacious Rooms - Some Kitchenettes - Free Garage Parking - Finnish Baths - Approved Credit Cards Accepted - Special Attention to Convention Groups. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
P.O. Box 54
Bijou, California
KImball 4-4141

Hotel-Motel Ragan - Florence, Oregon

On U.S. Highway 101 neat Siuslaw River Bridge. Completely Modern - Electric Heat - Reasonable Rates - Gifts and Antiques.
Howard and Janet Ragan

On U.S. Highway 101 neat Siuslaw River Bridge. Completely Modern - Electric Heat - Reasonable Rates - Coffee shop - Gifts and Antiques.
The Ragans

Mailed from Portland, Oregon to Miss Florence Adams of Fostoria, Ohio on April 1, 1967:

Yesterday I came up by bus all along the ocean from Humboldt Bay - and a what a scenic joy every mile! And I couldn't resist this card from YOUR town. Portland is full of pleasure too but I'll probably take off for Ohio about the 6th - Hasta la vista - Dick

Bruno's Motor Lodge - Monterey, California

2050 Fremont Street
Monterey, Califonia
Phone 2-0453 for Reservations
The newest, most ultra modern motel on the Monterey Peninsula (golf capital of the world). Complete with tiled showers, thermostatic heat, and choice of tiled wall to wall carpeted floors. Radios in every room. Elevated for a sure restful sleep. AAA Approved.

America House Motor Inn & Restaurant - Chesapeake Beach, Virginia

On Eastern shore of Virginia at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Plaza.
40 acres of family seaside fun! Ten-acre private sandy beach, world's best sports fishing, sailboats, swimming pools, putting green, driving range, playgrounds, picnic grounds, indoor and outdoor game facilities, famous Chincoteague ponies. Soaring observation tower gives beautiful view of Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean.

Riverside Motel and Restaurant - Grants Pass, Oregon

971 S.E. 6th St.
GR 6-6873
Grants Pass, Ore.
Grants Pass' newest, largest and most modern motel on the banks of the famous Rogue River. Air conditioned, sound-proof, and fire proof. Telephone, free television, private balconies, sundecks. Three blocks to downtown.
Recommended by AAA and Tour. Member of the Best Western Motel.

971 S.E. 6th St.
GR 6-6873
Grants Pass, Ore.
Grants Pass' largest and most modern motel on the banks of the famous Rogue River. Air conditioned, sound-proof, and fire-proof. Telephones, free television, private balconies, sundecks. Three block to downtown. Heated Pool, member of Diner's Club and American Express. AAA Approved. A Member of the Best Western Motels.

971 S.E. 6th St.
GR 6-6873
Grants Pass, Ore.
Grants Pass' largest and most modern motel on the banks of the famous Rogue River. Air conditioned, sound-proof, and fire-proof. Telephones, free television, private balconies, sundecks. Three blocks to downtown. Heated Pool, member of Diner's Club and American Express. AAA Approved. A Member of the Best Western Motels.

971 S.E. 6th St.
Grants Pass, Ore.
Grants Pass' largest and most modern motel on the banks of the famous Rogue River. Air conditioned, sound-proof, and fire-proof. Dial telephone system, free television, private balconies, sundecks. Three blocks to downtown. Two heat swimming pools and therapy pool. Luxurious executive suite and bridal suite. AAA Approved. A Member of the Best Western Motels.

Villa Nova Cottages and Apartments - Ocean City, Maryland

Box 267
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Five minutes to beach. Spacious play and picnic area. Swimming pool. Recreation building. Fishing accommodations arranged. 36 completely furnished housekeeping units
Paul and Henrietta Bodolus
Owner-Mangers

Mailed from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to The Dale Larking Family of Sebring, Ohio on August 2, 1972:
Hi - "X" marks the stop. Just came from the ocean - the waves were too wild. Rained sun but its been nice since. Take care. Patsy.

Box 267
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Five minutes to beach. Spacious play and picnic area. Swimming pool. Recreation building. Fishing accommodations arranged. 36 completely furnished housekeeping units
Paul and Henrietta Bodolus
Owner-Mangers

Mailed from Ocean City, Maryland to Mr. & Mrs. George CiFrancis & Family of Steubenville, Ohio on August 13, 1973:

Hi - Having a great time. Staying in "Indiana" Cottage. 90° here. Love, Di Domenicas

Green Well Motel - La Grande, Oregon

305 Adams Ave.
WO 3-4134
On U.S. 30, 6 blocks west of business center. Hot water heat with room thermostat Air Conditioned units, Free T.V., Radio, Beautyrest Mattresses.