Sunday, November 29, 2009
Quality Inn - McDonough, Georgia
I-75 & Ga. 155 Exit
Cafeteria, Heated Pool, Color TV, Extra Length Posture-Pedic Matresses (sic). 10 min. International Race Track. 25 Min. Atlanta Stadium, Cyclorama. Six Flags over Ga. 30 Min. Stone Mtn. 1 Mile to Golf Course. Country Quiet.
Royal Inn - Cresecent City, California
Overlooking the Crescent City Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Two blocks from Downtown Mall Area. New, Modern. Built in 1966 - TV, Telephones, Queen Size Beds, AAA Approved - In-Room Coffee Served. All Approved Credit Cards Accepted.
The card was mailed from Crescent City, California to John McIntosh of Macon, Georgia on June 21, 1968:
Dear John,
We spent the night here last night. Wish you were with us - you should see the redwood trees! Leaving for San Francisco now - Hope you are fine - Be good & careful.
Love, Mother & Daddy
Thunderbird Lodge - Hardeeville, South Carolina
Hwy. US 17 S and I-95 Ext.
All deluxe rooms - wall-to-wall carpeting - individually controlled electric heat and air conditioning - full tile bath tub and shower combination - color TV - swimming pool - restaurant adjacent - Country Club golf privileges (5 minutes away)
Your Hosts: Owen & Stanley Fulghum
Sheraton Valdosta Motor Inn - Valdosta, Georgia
PO Box 1191
Interstate 75 and U.S. 84
Valdosta, Georgia
Georgia's finest resort motel located in the Azalea City and the heart of the World's Naval Stores Center. Olympic size pool, restaurant, spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Bridal and hospitality suites available. Reservations via TWX 912-244-0994. Family plan available.
Mazer Motel - Strasburg, Virginia
On US Route 11
Modern, air-conditioned, automatic heat, tubs and tiled showers. Restaurants and swimming pool nearby, most beautiful part of the Shenandoah Valley in view of Alleghany and Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Mazer - Owners-Operators. Member of the American Motor Hotel Association.
Friday, November 27, 2009
World Motor Hotel - Salt Lake City, Utah
1900 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
Conference rooms & executive suites. Heated pool. Restaurant - Banquet Facilities. Dialamatic Phone. Gift Shop. Barber & Beauty Salon. 200 Beautifully decorated rooms. AAA Approved. A member of the Best Western Motels.
The card was mailed from Salt Lake City, Utah to Kenneth Strang of South Bend, Indiana on August 20, 1965:
Hi! It's Sun nite and we've had a big day. We drove to Salt Lake City and ate here at this motel. We're staying here to nite and be on our way to Yellowstone by noon tomorrow. We took a tour thru the Mormon Temple in the evening & rode around to see the Capitol building & airport. Hope everything is OK at home. Love, Edith
Paul Bunyan Motel - Bemidji, Minnesota
Beach Front Gardens - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The Friendship House Restaurant and Cottages - Mississippi City, Mississippi
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Holiday Inn - Breezewood, Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 30 at Interchange #12 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Ph: REpublic 5-4313 - AC:814
Swimming Pool - Air-Conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations
Georgian Motel - Silver Spring, Maryland
Bryant's Motel - Statesboro, Georgia
On U.S. 301 & 25 - South City Limits
Adjoins Mrs. Bryant's Kitchen
44 Units. Twin Doubled Beds. Electric Heat & Air Conditioning. Color TV Available, Phones, Intercom Music and Radio. Wall-to-wall Carpet, Tile Baths, Connecting Rooms, Coin Laundry, Swimming Pool, Playground. Quiet Atmosphere. Doctor on Call - 24 hr. Service. AAA Approved. A Quality Motel. Diners' Club, American Express, American Express, Philips 66 and American Oil Cards accepted.
461 South Main St.
Statesboro, GA 30458
Dunes Motel - Coos Bay, Oregon
Juana Motel - Louiseville, Quebec
Boulevard Est.
Sur la route 2. - 20 Unites modernes, bain et douche, TV et radio, tapis mur a mur.
In Highway No. 2 between Montreal and Three Rivers. 20 Modern Units, bath & shower, TV &Radio, wall-to-wall carpet.
Mailed from somewhere in Quebec to Ville Mont Royal, Quebec on July 2, 1988:
1. Jany Rock - 26 Juillet
2. Sonia San Cartier - 27 Juillet
Marielle Kirovac
755 - 1em Ave. #660 Quebec, P.Q.
Wythe Motor Lodge - Wytheville, Virginia
7 Seas Motel - Newport, Oregon
861 SW Coast Highway, US 101
44 ultra modern units - tile baths and showers - kitchenettes available - room phones - TV - wall to wall carpet. Heated pool. Excellent restaurants nearby. AAA Approved.
Newport, Oregon
861 S.W. Coast Highway, U.S. 101
44 modern units - tile baths and showers - Kitchenettes available - direct dial phones - TV (color available) - wall to wall carpet. Electric heat. Excellent restaurant adjacent. AAA Approved. A Friendship Inn.
Claude & Lee Raybourn
Owner-Manager
STATUS: The motel has been renamed the Money Saver Motel but the building still remains.
44 ultra modern units - tile baths and showers - kitchenettes available - room phones - TV - wall to wall carpet. Heated pool. Excellent restaurants nearby. AAA Approved.
Newport, Oregon
861 S.W. Coast Highway, U.S. 101
44 modern units - tile baths and showers - Kitchenettes available - direct dial phones - TV (color available) - wall to wall carpet. Electric heat. Excellent restaurant adjacent. AAA Approved. A Friendship Inn.
Claude & Lee Raybourn
Owner-Manager
STATUS: The motel has been renamed the Money Saver Motel but the building still remains.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Knox Motel - Knoxville, Tennessee
Snow Hill Motel - Lincolnville Beach, Maine
Windsor Motel and Dining Room - Summerton, South Carolina
1/2 miles south of Summerton, S.C.
on U.S Routes 301 and 15
30 large rooms tastefully furnished, steam heat, tile baths. TV in every room. 100% air Conditioned. Putting Greens, Shuffleboard, Horseshoe Pitching Field, Swimming Pool, Children's Playground. Telephone 3215. AAA Approved. Member of Quality Courts United.
1/2 Miles south of Summerton, SC
On U.S. Routes 301 and 15
30 large rooms tastefully furnished, steam heat, tile baths. TV in every room. 100% Air Conditioned. Putting Greens, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool, Children's Playground. Telephone 485-3215
AAA Approved. A Quality Motel.
Holiday Inn - Moline, Illinois
Junction US Highways 150, 6, 92 and Interstate 280
Ph: 762-8811 - AC: 309
253 Units - Swimming Pool - Air-conditioned - Cocktail Lounge - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations
Junction U.S. Highways 150, 6, 92
Swimming Pool - Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Teletype Reservations
Curteichcolor Card
1DK-885
This card represents a contribution to the Heart and Cancer Funds, IOWA ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION'S "Wishing Pool" in the lobby of the Holiday Inn, Moline, Illinois. Shot close to Siberia in 1962, the white polar bear stands ten feet tall, was approximately 27 years old and weighed 1500 pounds.
Nordquist Photo
33267
Paradise Inn Motel - Effingham, Illinois
Hillcrest Motel - Quinnesec, Michigan
Valley Forge Motel - Downington, Pennsylvania
Trenholm Motor Lodge - Henrietta, New York
Rt. 15 at Thruway Exit 46 - W.
A truly distinctive motel - Luxurious rooms - Restaurant - Cocktail Lounge - Completely Air Condition - Phone: Henrietta 777 for Reservations. AAA Approved. Member of Quality Courts. Recommended by Duncan Hines
Cactus Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida
New, modern units, electric heat, air conditioning and TV in every room. On US 19 approach to famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
1600 - 34 Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida
The card was mailed from Dania, Florida to Archebeu Chambers of Terre Haute, Indiana on December 13, 1961:
Hi Archie & Shubert!
Enjoying the wonderful breeze & warm sunshine here. Believe it or not I am in sleeveless dress. You must make this trip sometime its good for what ails us. Love, Helen
Breezy Acres Motel - Skowhegan, Maine
1 mile South on Rte. 201
Skowhegan, Maine 04976
Modern Units - Tubs - Showers - Carpeted - Heated - TV - Filtered Pool - Playground - Picnic Are - Trout Fishing in Private Pond.
Holiday Inn Wilmington No. 2 - Newark, Delaware
Friendship Inn Safari Motel - Nephi, Utah
Costa Mesa Inn - Costa Mesa, California
2505 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626
133 spacious units, Coffee shop, dining room and cocktail lounge adjoining. All oversize beds. Color TV, air conditioned. Swimming pool. 24 hour switchboard. Large swimming pool and recreation area. Parking for every unit. Only a few minutes to Orange County Airport, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and Newport Beach.
Twi-Lite Motel - Front Royal, Virginia
Quality Courts Motel Downtown - Statesboro, Georgia
Downtowner Motor Inn - Springfield, Illinois
400 N. 9th - Springfield, Illinois
Restaurant - Free Parking - TV - HiFi - Free Reservation Service - Heated Swimming Pool - Private Meeting Rooms - Ultra Modern accommodations - In the Heart of Downtown
We are located between Lincoln's Home and Lincoln's Tomb.
Holiday Inn Chicago SW - Oak Lawn, Illinois
Frontier Motel - Caldwell, Idaho
Bon-Ette Motel - Statesboro, Georgia
Enjoy real comfort at distinctively modern
Bon-ette Motel
Statesboro, Georgia
On U.S. 301 and 25
Fastest Routes to Florida
Fireproof Construction - Room Controlled Air-Conditioning & Electric Heat - Swimming Pool - Television - Room Phones - Doctor on Call - Downtown location, adjoining Howard Johnson's Restaurant. AAA Approved. Phone PO 4-5438
Enjoy Real Comfort at Distinctively Modern
Bon-Ette Motel
101 N. Main St.
On U.S. 301 & 25. Fastest Routes to Florida.
Fireproof construction - Room controlled Air Conditioning & Electric Heat - Downtown Location, Near Theater, Shopping, etc. Adjoining Howard Johnson's Restaurant.
R.E. Drew.
Made by Dexter
31866-B
Holiday Inn - Fredericksburg, Virginia
US Rt. 1 and Interstate 90
PO Box 824
Swimming Pool - Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations - Near four famous Civil War battlefields.
Mailed from Marietta, Georgia to Bruce and Family of Somersworth, New Hampshire on February 17, 1966:
Spent Monday night here. Arrived about 7 P.M. Left for Marietta GA about 8 A.M. arrived at Eddie's about 7 P.M. We've had a most pleasant trip - good roads all the way. We'll leave here for Gainesville Florida about 7:30 A.M. Friday morning. All are well here. Will write a letter when I reach Edna's. Keep well - Mom & Grannie
Tony says Hi
Royal Inn - Needles, California
John Milton Motel - Dewitt, New York
Tampa East TraveLodge - Tampa, Florida
1102 East Kennedy Blvd.
On highways Business 41 and US 60 in downtown Tampa, Florida. 60 beautiful units - heated pool, free TV, room phones, refrigerated air conditioning, complimentary Inn-Room coffee. Near famous Ybor City. Restaurant on property.
The card was mailed from Tampa, Florida to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Peters of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida on April 9, 1969:
Dear Mom & Dad,
Had good flight to Tally. Mr. Clifton picked me up at Airport. We had about 2 hour meeting to plan for State meeting. We got it planned. I went to see Bethie & we ate lunch together & spent about 3 hrs. before my light to Tampa. Again flight good. Got to motel about 6 pm. Is nice but in deserted part of town - meetings right across st. Little coffee shop here at motel that had good pork chops. Probably go out with other people for supper next few nights. Meeting not till 1 pm. so may lay out by pool if sunny in morning. Most likely see you Friday for supper.
Love, Suzy.
Corsair Motel - Jekyll Island, Georgia
Telephone Neptune 5-2292
Year 'round beach resort motel - Enjoy a golfer's paradise - 3 courses, 45 beautiful holes of golf - Fishing - Tennis - Complete social program - Special activities for children and teems - Restaurant - 2 pools - TV - Air conditioning - Convention facilities for small and large groups. AAA Approved. American Express accepted.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Tahiti Motel & Restaurant - Folkston, Georgia
On U.S. 1-23 & 301, South
Folkston's Newest and Finest. Back from Highway....Individually air-conditioned and Electrically Heated...Room Phones, TV in each room....Family Units...Spacious Play Area...Adult & Kiddy Swimming Pool. AAA Approved. A Quality Court.
Mr. & Mrs. A.K. Sixeas, Owners-Mgrs.
Phone 496-5141
Writing on the back:
Saturday Night
Arrived here at 9:00 P.M. Had dinner in Jessup, Ga. Cold but sunny. Good trip, so far and making very good time. Will be in Naples by Sunday. Will write a letter from there.
Love, Sally
Grand Motel - Chadron, Nebraska
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