Beck's Motor Lodge - San Francisco, California

2222 Market St. at 15th Street
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's Luxury Motel in the geographical center of the city, with public transportation at the door. Only 5 blocks to Civic Center and minutes to exclusive shops, night clubs, theatres, famous restaurants, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and the Giant's Baseball Park. Beautifully decorated and furnished, with television, 24-hour phone service and individual thermostat controlled heat, elevator and sun deck. Credit cards accepted. AAA Approved.



2222 Market St. at 15th St.
San Francisco, Calif.
San Francisco's new luxury Motel in the geographical center of the city, with public transportation at the door. Only 5 blocks to Civic Center and minutes to exclusive shops, night clubs, theatres, famous restaurants, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and the Giants' Baseball Park.
Beautifully decorated and furnished, with television, telephones and individual thermostat controlled heat, elevator and sun deck. Phone MArket 1-8212. AAA Approved. Member of the Congress of Motor Hotels

Mailed from Redondo Beach, California to Mr. & Mrs. W. Walfertz of Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 3, 1967:

Hi - Finally moved in. Had to buy - no rents - 3201 South Eye St. Bakersfield, California
Hope to go into business but need money because of buying the house. Will keep in touch as I'll be needing antiques.
Ed, Phyl & Kids

Bertrand's Motel, Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - Bay City, Michigan

912 South Euclid Ave.
Bay City, Michigan
Phone Twinbrooks 5-8565
"Let us contribute your enjoyment"
19 Spacious Rooms, All with ceramic tile baths, carpeted, TV and phone in each room.
Air Conditioning. One of the Finest Restaurants and Cocktail Lounges in Michigan. AAA Approved. A Quality Court.

Suncrest Motel - Oak Harbor, Washington

On Whidbey Island 1/2 mi. North of Oak Harbor Wn. 8 miles South of Deception Pass State Park. New, all electric. Room controlled heat, TV in all rooms. Kitchenettes available
Wayne and Agnes Hoffman
Operator Owners

Pine Lake Motel - Westport, Indiana

Westport, Indiana
Highway 3
12 Units - Air-Conditioned - Free Television
Adjoining Restaurant
Phone 7363

Ten Sleep Inn - Ten Sleep, Wyoming

On Black and Yellow Trail
U.S. No. 16
Ten Sleep Inn is located in a fertile irrigated valley at the foot of the west slope of the Big Horn Mountains, near entrance to Ten Sleep Canyon. This is one of the most beautiful and picturesque canyons in the United States. The name Ten Sleep is of Indian Origin; it was so called by the red men of early days between the Shoshones and Crows, this place was ten sleeps from each reservation - their way of reckoning time.
Ten Sleep Inn has many furnished cabins, for rent by day or by week. You will find home cooking and excellent table service there. It is located on a fine trout stream, close to many points of interest, such as Castle Gardens and the Honeycombs. W.H. Brokaw, Prop

The Lombardy - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean at 63rd Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Completely Air-Conditioned...Swimming Pool...Cabana Club...Dining Room...Cocktail Lounge...Solarium...Open all year.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. J. Coleman of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on August 19, 1955:

Dear Friends!
Greeting from Florida. Hope you are well.
Sincerely,
Rabbi & Mrs. Frankel

On the Ocean at 63rd St.
Miami Beach, Fla.
100% Air Conditioned, Pool, Private Beach, Cabana Club, Dining Room, Cocktail Lounge, Solarium. Free Parking - Free TV in Every Room.

Greystone Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Overlooking the Ocean
20th St. at Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida
Located in the GAYEST SECTION of Miami Beach - New and Modern in Every Respect - Air-Conditioned Rooms Available - Private Beach and Pool Facilities. All rooms with private bath. Telephone JE. 1-5511.

The Crown Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

A full ocean block 40-41st Sts., Miami Beach, Fla.
"IN THE FASHIONABLE 40's"
Completely Air Conditioned and Heated - Olympic Size Swimming Pool - Dining Room - Solaria - Steam Bath - Night Club.



A full oceanfront blocks 40-41st Sts., Miami Beach, Fla.
"In the Fashionable 40's"
Completely Air Conditioned and Heated - Olympic Size Swimming Pool - Dining Room - Solaria - Steam Bath - Night Club.

The Broadmoor Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean Front at 75th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
North Beach's Newest and Finest Modern Fireproof Hotel - Restricted Clientele - Unsurpassed Cuisine and Cocktail Lounge - Private Beach - Tropical Garden - Dance Patio - Recreation Room - Solarium - European Plan.

The Belmar - Miami Beach, Florida

Completely Air-Conditioned
The Belmar
Hotel - Pool
PRIVATE CABANA CLUB
Directly on the Ocean at 26th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Free Parking on Premises
OPEN ALL YEAR

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Completely Air-Conditioned
The Belmar
Hotel - Pool
PRIVATE CABANA CLUB
Directly on the Ocean at 26th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Free Parking on Premises
OPEN ALL YEAR

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Marie Kinney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1957:

Hope you are well & everything is back to normal for you. Will call you when I get home. Keep well.
Rose & Henry Hirsh

The Barcelona - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean and 43rd Street
Miami Beach, Florida
500 luxurious guest rooms, fully air-conditioned. 2 Olympic swimming pools, Private beach and cabana colony, El Barracho Night Club, Bravo Bar and Don Quixote Coffee Shop, Granada dining room, superb Continental and American Cuisine.

On the Ocean and 43rd Street
Miami Beach, Florida
250 luxurious guest rooms, fully air-conditioned. Olympic swimming pool, Private beach and cabana colony, Flamenco night club, Bravo bar and Don Quixote coffee shop, Granada dining room, superb Continental and American Cuisine.

The Bal Harbour - Miami Beach, Florida

10101 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 41, Fla.
The beautiful new BAL HARBOUR Hotel, located directly on the ocean in BAL HARBOUR Village - block long Private beach, pool, cabanas - HEATED - AIR-CONDITIONED.
OPEN YEAR 'ROUND

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Williams 4th Grade Class at Sherman School in Marshall, Michigan on January 28, 1956:

This is the Hotel I am staying at.
Jim Schuler

The Atlantis - Miami Beach, Florida

HOTEL - POOL - CABANA CLUB
On The Ocean at 27th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Air-conditioned and Heated - Radio in Every Room - Dining Room - Cocktail Lounge
Open Year ' Round
Free Parking on Premises



HOTEL - POOL - CABANA CLUB
On The Ocean at 27th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Air-conditioned and Heated - Radio and TV in Every Room - Dining Room - Cocktail Lounge
Open Year 'Round
Free Parking on Premises

Tangiers Resort Motel - Miami Beach, Florida

"LUXURY WITH INFORMALITY"
18695 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach 54, Florida
Directly on the Ocean - Completely Air Conditioned or Heated - Private Pool - Private Beach - Coffee Shop - Dining Room - Cocktail Lounge - Card Room - Free Planned Entertainment - Free 21" TV in all Rooms - Kitchenettes - Connecting Rooms - Hotel Rooms, Private Bath and Shower - Shuffleboard Courts - Convenient to All Fishing, Boating, Sports Activities - Phone WIlson 7-6561



"LUXURY WITH INFORMALITY"
18695 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida
Directly on the Ocean - Completely Air Conditioned or Heated - Private Pool - Private Beach - Coffee Shop - Cocktail Lounge - Free TV in all Rooms - Kitchenettes - Connecting Rooms - Hotel Rooms, Private Bath and Shower - Shuffleboard Courts .

Surfside Plaza Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Completely Air Conditioned
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Surfside Plaza Hotel
On The Ocean at 25th St.
Miami Beach, Florida
New Pool - Cabana Club

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. W.M. Holman of Chanute, Kansas on October 10, 1955:

We are having a wonderful time and sure seeing things & going places.
Kathryne D. Barhie

Sherry Frontenac Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Completely New
On the Ocean at 65th Street - Miami Beach, Florida
Florida's most beautiful swimming pool, cabana club and private beach...280 Ocean-view rooms....Completely air-conditioned...Parisian Dining Room...Continuous entertainment in the Pompadour Room and Carriage Lounge...Free TV in every room...Open all year.



On the ocean at 65th Street Miami Beach, Florida. Florida's most beautiful swimming pool, cabana club and private beach...330 Oceanview rooms...Completely air-conditioned...Parisian and Terrace Dining Rooms...Continuous entertainment in the Pompadour Room and Caprice Cocktail Lounge...Solaria and Health Club...12 Deluxe Shops...Open all year...Superb accommodations in a perfect oceanfront setting

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Roney Plaza Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

The Stately Roney Plaza Hotel: One of the land-marks of Miami Beach, with its beautiful private beach and Cabana Club.

Normandy Plaza Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Directly on the Ocean - Open All Year
NORMANDY PLAZA HOTEL
Collins at 71st St.
Miami Beach, Florida
Telephone: UN. 6-2701
Beautifully appointed rooms - Each with private bath - Private Beach - Bathing directly from you room - Air-Conditioned and Heated - Coffee Shop - Free Parking adjacent to hotel - Near churches, shops, theatres, restaurants. Transportation to all points of interest at our front door.
Carnegie Hotel Corporation, Miami Beach, Fla. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Deaminger of Easton, Pennsylvania:

Florida is even more beautiful than we imagined it could be. Having a fine time.
Marian & Earle

Netherland Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean at 14th Street
Combining Dignified Charm with Cordial Friendliness. Delightfully Air Conditioned & Steam Heated Thruout. Solarium - Tropical Gardens - Swimming Pool - Ocean Front Terrace - Televisions - One and Two Bedroom Kitchenettes - Entertainment - Parking.

Shore Club Hotel, Pool and Cabana Colony - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean at 19th St.
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
100% Air-Conditioned
Open Year 'Round

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. D.O. Walters of Sunbury, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1950:

Boy iy sure is hot down here. Wish I could send you some of this heat. I hear it is cold up there.
Liria Barratt

"Close to Everything - especially to our guests"
PRIVATE BEACH, POOL AND CABANA COLONY ON THE OCEAN at 19th Street
Miami Beach 39, Florida
226 Air-Conditioned Room - Open Year Round

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Ethel Manley on April 25, 1960:

Mae picked us a good hotel - The programs are nightly good and we should enjoy it (red dress & its raining) Love, Kat

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Close to everything - especially to our guests!
Private Beach, Pool and Cabana Colony
On the Ocean at 19th Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Mailed from Miami, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. F. Finger of South Newfane, Vermont on April 4, 1968:

Dear Sarah & Frank,
Spending three weeks here, sure having a grand time. Going in for a swim soon. Came down by bus - three buses. Clara

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MacFadden-Deauville Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean at 67th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
A Water Show at One of the World's Largest Outdoor Swimming Pools - With Its Famous Diving Tower.
OPEN ALL YEAR
Warren C. Freeman - General Manager

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to the Secretary of the Rotary Club at the Nicollet Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 5, 1949:

The Miami Beach Rotary Club was happy to have as its guest today, Rotarian C.R. Comney of Power Generation Construction. Please Credit him with attendance.
Ben Battie, Secretary
Apr. 5, 1949

The Kenilworth and Kenilworth House - Miami Beach, Florida

Beautiful Kenilworth Hotel and Kenilworth House, made famous by Arthur Godfrey, Miami Beach, Florida.



Ocean Front at 102nd St.
Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, Florida
Completely Air Conditioned

Pan American Pub. Corp.
C-12882

Hotel DiLido - Miami Beach, Florida

Find All Your Fun
Miami Beach's Newest & Largest Hotel
400 Ft. of Oceanfront at Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida
Completely Air Conditioned



Miami Beach's Newest and Largest
Directly on the Ocean at Lincoln Road
Miami Beach - Florida
Open Year Round - Completely Air Conditioned

Directly on the Ocean at Lincoln Road Mall
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Open Year Round - Completely Air Conditioned
Olympic and Children's swimming pools - TV and Radio in every room - Coffee shop and dining room - Patio restaurant and bar - Nite club and lounge - Nightly entertainment - Pullmanettes available.

Sherwood Court - Miami Beach, Florida

(On the Ocean)
18275 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida
Fifty Air-Conditioned Rooms and Kitchenettes - Coffee Shoppe - Private Beach and Pool - Free Parking - May be reached from Sunshine Parkway and U.S. #1 by Turning East at Hollywood, Fla. to A1A and then South on A1A to 182nd Street. Phone WI 7-3431.

Eden Roc - Miami Beach, Florida

 

Completely air-conditioned - 14 luxurious stories - 355 car underground parking garage - Cafe Pompeii - Mona Lisa Dining Room - Villa D'Este Coffee Shop - Harry's American Bar



Eden Roc Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club
on the Ocean at 47th Street, Miami Beach, Fla.
14 stories of air-conditioned luxury, featuring the elegant carefree atmosphere of the Riviera... tremendous beach pool and cabana colony...excellent cuisine in the Mona Lisa Dining Room...fun and excitement in the Baccus Bar and Marco Polo Lounge outdoor dining and dancing in Harry's American Bar and Marco Polo Lounge...magnificent entertainment in the Cafe Pompeii. Private underground parking.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Edyth Baleaux of Chicago, Ill. (Beauty Parlor) on December 30, 1956:

Dear Edyth,
This is quite a fabulous place. No scales anywhere around, so I eat.
Mrs. Raclin.



Miami Beach, Florida
From across Indian Creek Drive, at night.



Eden Roc Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club
on the Ocean at 47th Street, Miami Beach, Fla.
14 stories of air-conditioned luxury, featuring the elegant carefree atmosphere of the Riviera... tremendous beach pool and cabana colony...excellent cuisine in the Mona Lisa Dining Room...fun and excitement in the Baccus Bar and Marco Polo Lounge outdoor dining and dancing in Harry's American Bar and Marco Polo Lounge...magnificent entertainment in the Cafe Pompeii. Private underground parking.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Miss Ann Beaton of Bristol, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1957:

Dear Ann,
We are having a wonderful vacation. Wish you were here.
Love Alice & Fred



Eden Roc Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club
on the Ocean at 47th Street, Miami Beach, Fla.
14 stories of air-conditioned luxury, featuring the elegant carefree atmosphere of the Riviera... tremendous beach pool and cabana colony...excellent cuisine in the Mona Lisa Dining Room...fun and excitement in the Baccus Bar and Marco Polo Lounge outdoor dining and dancing in Harry's American Bar and Marco Polo Lounge...magnificent entertainment in the Cafe Pompeii. Private underground parking.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Rev. Maric Dittami at St. Leo Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1958:

Dear Father -
We are sure living it up - Having a wonderful time, wish you were hear - I think you need a vac. as Bad as me - Russ



Eden Roc Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club
On the Ocean at 47th Street
Miami Beach, Fla.
BRIGHT SUN COLONY
The Eden Roc's masterpiece - containing the new pool, sun deck, promenade, ocean dining room and lounge which, added to original facilities, makes it the finest in the world. Dedicated to the true concept of resort living, the Eden Roc features excellent cuisine in he Mona Lisa Dining Room . . . fun and excitement in the Bacchus Bar . . . outdoor, dining and dancing in Harry's Amercian Bar . . . magnificent entertainment in the Cafe Pompeii, Private underground parking.

 

Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida

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World famous luxury hostelry, the Eden Roc, Miami Beach, Florida



Beautiful Eden Roc Hotel from across Indian Creek
Miami Beach, Florida

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Sungod Apartment Motel - Miami Beach, Florida

7909 East Dr.
Miami Beach, Fla.
Overlooking Bay - Just North 79th St.
Efficiencies - 1-2 Bedroom Apts. Air-conditioned - Open year round.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. James Gayder of St. Catherines, Ontario on August 6, 1952:

Dear Jimmie,
At the ocean in swimming. Really something down here. Arrived at Reg's yesterday afternoon. Went for drive last night.
Love, Mum & Dad

Sun City Resort Motel - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean on The Bay
Collins Ave. at 174th St.
COMPLETE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
376 Luxurious Rooms and Apartments - 4 Swimming Pools - 200 Feet Private Beach - Sun Patio - Supervised Children's Playground - Restaurant - Coffee Shop - Cocktail Lounge - Tennis Courts - Shuffleboard - Fishing and Boating Docks - Golf Driving Range - Free Parking on the Premises. Casual attire is encouraged. Walter Samuels, Mgr. Dir.

Mailed from Hollywood, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. P. Magliano of Los Angeles, California on April 1, 1957:

Hello,
This is the place to be . John won't know me now if I am black or white - all tanned up. Elisa T

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17375 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida
On The Ocean
Complete Air-Conditioning and Heating
106 Rooms and Kitchenette Efficiencies - 200 Feet Private Ocean Beach - Free TV - Oceanside Pool - Coffee Shop - Free Parking on the Premises

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The Sovereign - Miami Beach, Florida

Ocean Front at 44th Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Swimming Pool - Private Beach - Cabana Colony - Ocean Terrace Dining Salon - Marine Cocktail Lounge - Open All Year. 100% Air-Conditioned.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Spiegel of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1956:
1/2/56
Dear Friends, Mr. & Mrs. Spiegel, We wish to extend to you our heartiest good wishes for a Very Happy New Year. We spent last nite with Dr. Ernest & Gerthrude Ernest & we had a very good time. Kindest regards & all good wished.
Michael & Rose Wahl