Friday, February 26, 2010
Chateau Bleu Resort Motel - North Wildwood, New Jersey
CHATEAU BLEU
Luxury Resort Motel
10th & Surf Aves.
North Wildwood, New Jersey 08260
Courteous informality. . . In a relaxing atmosphere Friendly motel with beatifully appointed motel rooms and efficiencies, air-conditioning and heat, color TV, Hi Fi music, and daily maid service. Refrigerators in all rooms. Free parking and free ice. Swimming pool with large lounging areas. Seconds away from the world's finest and safest beach.
Holiday Inn - Montebello, California
Santa Ana Freeway, Slauson Exit
7709 Telegraph Road
Montebello, California
Exquisite dining shall be yours to enjoy at the Imperial Dining Room of the Holiday Inn.
Los Angeles-Montebello
Santa Ana Freeway, Slauson Exit
7709 Telegraph Road
Montebello, California
Exquisite dining shall be yours to enjoy at the Imperial Dining Room of the Holiday Inn.
Telephone: 724-1400 - AC: 213
YOUR HOST FROM COAST TO COAST
Los Robles Lodge - Santa Rosa, California
North U.S. Highway 101 at Edwards Ave.
Santa Rosa, California, 95401 Phone: (707) 545-6330
Santa Rosa's Finest and Most Luxurious Motor Lodge... featuring complete accommodations. Smartly decorated rooms with Queen-size beds - TV and radio in every room - Air-conditioned - Large heated pool - Spacious restaurant, cocktail lounge, coffee shop, a diner's delight - Banquet accommodations - Private Lanais
Sahara Motor Hotel - Blythe, California
825 West Hobsonway... U.S. Hwy. I-10
Lovekin Interchange
Blythe, California 92225
47 quiet rooms... large beds, air conditioned by refrigeration... Color T.V. & Dial phones... electric heat... large swimming pool... therapeutic pool... adjacent restaurants... in room coffee & tea...
Credit Cards Accepted
Quality Inn Royal Mesa - Mesa, Arizona
951 W. Main St.
Mesa, Arizona 85201
100 Rooms... Air Conditioned... Telephones... Color T.V.... In-room Movie... Heated Pool... Indoor Jacuzzi... Sauna... Suited with Wet/Bar/Refrigerator... Restaurant/Cocktail Lounge.
Mesa, Arizona 85201
100 Rooms... Air Conditioned... Telephones... Color T.V.... In-room Movie... Heated Pool... Indoor Jacuzzi... Sauna... Suited with Wet/Bar/Refrigerator... Restaurant/Cocktail Lounge.
Coronado Motel - Nogales, Arizona
One Mile from Romantic Mexico on U.S. 89. Free miniature golf, heated pool, dining room, bull room for cocktails and entertainment. All rooms air-conditioned and T.V. 24 Hour phone service. Deluxe, friendly resort atmosphere with sensible prices for the tourist and his family.
Carriage Stop Motel - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
Jolly Roger Motel - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
6805 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey 08260
Air Conditioned, Heated Swimming Pool, Kiddies' Pool, Television, Private Balconies, Tennis Court. Coffee Shop, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Refrigerators, Barbecue, patio, Lounges, Supervised Children's Activities, Laundromat (Facilities). Daily Maid Service, Ample Free Parking.
Palm Beach Motel - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
PALM ROAD and ATLANTIC AVENUE
WILDWOOD CREST, NEW JERSEY 08260
Phone 609 - 522-0611
Most glamorous oceanfront luxury resort motel on the sands of exclusive Wildwood Crest. Beautiful air conditioned and heated two room efficiency apartments and motel suites. heated pool and separated Kiddie Pool, Coffee Shop, Game Room, Sauna Bath, Oceanfront sun decks, Shuffleboard court, ping-pong tables, color T.V., some private Balconies, Movie nights, Meeting Room, Elevator.
Owner-Managed
Tiki Motel - North Wildwood, New Jersey
The Aztec Motel - Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Off Shore Motel - Rio Grande, New Jersey
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Pine to Palm Motel - Crookston, Minnesota
U.S. Highway No. 75 South
CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA
Crookston's newest and most complete motel. Each of the 12 large units is complemented with wall-to-wall carpeting, individual thermostatically controlled hot water heat, air-conditioning, telephones, tiled tub or shower baths. A comfortable lounge with TV is provided for your enjoyment and relaxation. Located in a quiet area about 4 blocks west of the downtown district.
Open all year.
The writing on the back says:
Jan 1-3, 1960
Monie wedding Jan. 2, 1960
Jasper's Motel & Restaurant - Ellsworth, Maine
The Wilshire Twilighter - Los Angeles, California
Complete relaxation, on fabulous Wilshire Boulevard. Pool, coffee shop, and informal drive-in accommodations. Midway between Beverly Hills, Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles.
4300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Phone: WEbster 8-3616
Mailed from Taft, California to Miss Thelma Keysey of Topeka, Kansas on May 20, 1963:
Hi! - Here we are in L.A. unexpectedly (how's that for word coinage?) Leave Wednesday for home via Yosemite and Salt Lake City. Did you have a big time at Boss Night? Anxious to hear about it. Seems an age since I've seen you.
Love, Rosemary
Oasis Motel - San Francisco, California
Holiday Inn - Fort Pierce, Florida
Roscoe Motel - Roscoe, New York
George E. Johnson's Cordova Lodge - Rancho Cordova, California
The New Biltwel - Phoenix, Arizona
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Flamingo Motel - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Okla. 74112
On U.S. 66, 10 minutes from downtown Tulsa, Oil Capital of the World. Phone TE 5-7647. A first class motel. Room phones, free television and radios, Refrigerated air conditioning - wall-to-wall carpeting, Tub Combination Tile bath, and lots of Hospitality. Visit the Gilcrease Indian Museum, Nationally famous. Heated swimming pool - new restaurant serving fine food, one block. AAA Approved.
Hill Top Motel - Kingman, Arizona
On U.S. East 66 and 93, Kingman, Arizona
Phone: Blue 534
28 new units, each with thermostatically controlled air-conditioning, and vented heat baths with tub and shower combination. TV in all units. Most scenic view in Kingman. Eleanor and George Allan, Your Hosts. AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.
Mailed from Kingman, Arizona to Mrs. M.H. Ferguson of Duncan, Oklahoma on May 18, 1960:
Dear Mom -
We arrived here after driving 624 miles from Santa Rosa and I'm not too pooped. We listened to Okla City weather report and hope you didn't get caught in any storm when you went to Chicasha, I'll call you when we get home.
Love - M-F and F.
Motel Shawford - Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Highways 66-54-84 East
Interstate 40 Center Exit
Santa Rosa, New Mexico 88435
Deluxe accommodations - combination tub and shower - TV - Wall to wall carpet - Indiviual controlled Panelray Heat and Refrigerated Air - King size Rooms - Restaurant Adjoining - Pool and Patio Area. AAA Approved. A Best Eastern Motel.
"Overlooking Santa Rosa on Top of Hill"
CREDIT CARDS HONORED
LZ Motel - Winslow, Arizona
On Highway 66, East End of Winslow, Arizona
21 Units - Refrigeration - Automatic Heat - Wall to Wall Carpeting - TV - Heated Swimming Pool - Good Restaurants Nearby.
AAA Approved. Telephone - 252.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sportsman Motel - Callahan, Florida
U.S. Highway 301-1-23
Callahan, Florida - Phone 879-3431
32 modern units - air-conditioned, free television, electric heat. Restaurant serving fine food. Shell service station. Large new 45 X 25 foot swimming pool.
MAURICE LA VOIE, Owner
DON J. LEDUC, Manager
The card was mailed from Callahan, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. J. Faiysle of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1965:
Mon. night -
Having a good trip. Staying here tonight. Will be with the kids tomorrow.
Julia & Whitey
Globetrotter Motor Hotel and Howard Johnson's Restaurant - Longview, Texas
East Texas' most recommended Motel
GLOBETROTTER MOTOR HOTEL
in connection with
HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT
Longview, Texas
Close to town on U.S. 80 East. 56 beautifully furnished units. Swimming pool. Television and radio in every room. Individually-controlled refrigerated air and steam heat. Playground. AAA Approved. member of the Best Western Motels.
Home on the Range Motel - Bowie, Arizona
Highway 86
Bowie, Arizona
Giant Kachina dolls welcome the motorist to the sun kissed patio, where the green lawn and sunken lily pools make an oasis in the desert.
Lamplighter Motor Hotel - Springfield, Missouri
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Gulf Lane Apt. Motel Boatel - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
18400 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.
The Newest and Most Up-To-Date Custom Built Motel Anywhere - Complete in Every Detail - Luxury at Moderate Rates.
BLDG.A on the Gulf of Mexico
18400 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.
The Newest and Most Up-To-Date Custom Built Motel Anywhere - Complete in Every Detail - Luxury at Moderate Rates
Green Valley Motel - Lexington, Virginia
Holiday Inn West - Tulsa, Oklahoma
San Francisco Giants' Francisco Grande Motor Inn - Casa Grande, Arizona
Spring Training Home of the San Francisco Giants
Golf - Swimming - Baseball - Dining Room - Bar - Skyline Cocktail Lounge
Casa Grande, Arizona
Casa Grande, AZ
New 9 Story Tower - Cocktail Lounge on top overlooking 18 hole Championship Golf Course and Giants Practice Diamonds. Candlestick Room and Dining. 5500 foot landing strip. Bat and Ball Shaped Pools.
New 9 Story Tower - Cocktail Lounge on top overlooking 18 hole Championship Golf Course and Giants Practice Diamonds. Candlestick Room and Dining. 5500 foot landing strip. Bat and Ball Shaped Pools.
The card was mailed from Casa Grande, Arizona to Miss Mary Anne Flewlling of Tucson, Arizona on June 8, 1968:
Hi Honey - This swimming pool is one hour from Tucson. We stopped & saw the pool, and the motel. Thinking of you & miss you. Love, Mommie
Luxurious Lobby and 550-seat Dining and Ballroom furnished in hand-carved mesquite and imported Mexican tile introduce you to the San Francisco Giants Spring Training Headquarters.
Furnished in hand-carved mesquite and imported Mexican tile these individually air-conditioned rooms offer luxurious living at the San Francisco Giants Spring Training Headquarters.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Holiday Inn - New Hope, Pennsylvania
New Hope, Penn. 18938
Route 202
Heated Swimming Pool
Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Lounge - Color TV - Tennis Court - Sauna - Free Holidex Reservations.
Golden Manor Motel and Delightful Roof-Top Restaurant - Socorro, New Mexico
Newest and Finest
Socorro, New Mexico 87801
On U.S. Highways 60 & 85
507 N. California St.
Sparkling New - Cooled by Refrigeration - Electric Heat - Heated Swimming Pool - TV - Room Phones - Long Boy Beds - 3 Restaurants within one block area. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Newest and Finest
Socorro, New Mexico 87801
On U.S. Highways 60 & 85
507 N. California St. Dial (505) 835-0230
Cooled by Refrigeration - Electric Heat - Swimming Pool - Color TV - Room phones - Long Boy Beds - We Specialize in Char Broil Steaks. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
York Harbor Motel - York Harbor, Maine
On U.S. Route 1-A, 42 Modern Units - individually controlled electric heat, TV, and wall to wall carpeting in every room. Reasonable rates. Fine surf bathing directly across street.
Restaurants, drive-in theater, amusement and shopping center nearby.
Tel. (207) 363 - 9864
Mario Pesaresi, Owner-Manager
TraveLodge - Kansas City, Missouri
Henry Clay Motel - Ashland, Kentucky
Winchester at 19th Street
Ashland, Kentucky
Dial East 4-7883
Truly, one of the "finest in the South." New, completely air conditioned, located in the downtown section of Ashland...free parking at your door, near famous Henry Clay Hotel dining rooms...44 comfortable units, complete with tub or shower.
The card was mailed from Columbus, Ohio to Mr. and Mrs Chas. Doerrmann of Swedesboro, NJ on September 12, 1959:
Wed.
Dear Folks,
This is where we spent our last nite in Ky. Very nice. We are now on our way home - up through Ohio via Pa. turnpike - Love Pete & Betty
Joe Wilhelmi Motel and Cafe - Rock Falls, Illinois
Roger Smith Motor Lodge Hotel - Stamford, Connecticut
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge - South Bend, Indiana
Old Kentucky Home Motel - Bardstown, Kentucky
414 West Stephen Foster Ave.
Bardstown, Kentucky
Located 3 minutes driving distance from Historical Stephen Foster Shrine, where he wrote the Immortal Song "My Old Kentucky Home" and many others. 36 units.
TV - Central Air-conditioned, Comb. tub and shower. Restaurant across street.. AAA Approved.
414 West Stephen Foster Ave.
Bardstown, Kentucky
Located three minutes driving distance from "My Old Kentucky Home" and "Stephen Foster Story". Comb. Tub and Shower - Room Control Heat and Air Conditioning - Wall-to-wall Carpeting - TV - Room Phones - Heated Swimming Pool and Kiddie Pool - Putting Green. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Mailed from Osprey, Florida to Mrs. Jo Norman of Battle Creek, Michigan on March 16, 1970:
Hi Jo! Thursday!
Does this look sort of natural? it's a Western Motel. I am in Juniper now. We are going to Bradenton tomorrow. It is sort of cool but nice in the day time. We won't be gone too long. Say Hi to all.
Love, Elsie
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant - Horseheads, New York
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