Jefferson Hotel - Dallas, Texas

Mailed from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Hedrick in Cleveland, Ohio on March 19, 1949:

Hello Folks,
On the way home. Weather still nice. Days warm and pretty cool night.
Herb and Tille

Martin News Agency
Colourpicture
16648

Palms Hotel and Cottages/Palms Motor Court/Palms Motor Inn - St. Augustine, Florida

In the Heart of St. Augustine, Florida
On U.S. No. 1, 137 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine's Leading MOTOR COURT
Steam Heated - Winter, Cool Air - Summer - Private Tile Baths, Soft Water, 24 Hour Service, Police Protection.
Phone: 824 - O.D. Wolfe, Owner

Mailed from St. Augustine, Florida to the Bucks of Collingswood, New Jersey on July 27, 1949:

Here is where we are staying tonight. The Fountain of Youth is across the street. You won't know us when we return.

Florida Souvenir Co.
Tichnor Quality Views
77677



In The Heart of St. Augustine, Florida
On U.S. No. 1, 137 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine's Leading MOTOR COURT
Steam Heated - Winter, Air Conditioned - Summer
Private Tile Baths, Soft Water, 24 Hour Service
Police Protection
Phone: 824
O.D. Wolfe, Owner



137 San Marcos Avenue
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Centrally located in Attraction area being adjacent to Mission Nombre de Dios, Fountain of Youth, Old Jail, 5 blocks of Ripley's Museum adjoining Old Fort, City Gates where Restored area begins. Quiet, away from Trucks and Trains, Individually owned and operated where you get comfort without extravagance.

Hotel Belmont Plaza - New York, New York

Lexington Avenue, 49th to 50th Streets, New York
In the heart of the Grand Central Zone, America's greatest Business and Shopping Districts. A minute from everywhere. Bus and Subway at the door. Short walk to Night Clubs, Theatres, Radio City and United Nations. 800 Outside Rooms, with Tub, Shower, Radio and Television Provision.

Mailed from New York, New York to Mrs. M.L. Baker of Porterville, California on October 28, 1949:

Leaving tomorrow for Detroit after 10 days here. My grey cells are weary & my back aches but I do think I've but I do think I've had a good course in adult educ. Wish we could get up into New England but the weather isn't right. Cordially - Jalena

Lumitone

Best Motor Court - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

(In The Heart of Hot Springs, Ark)
Free Garage - Shady Lawn
Dr. N.B. Burch, Owner
H.A. Burch, Manager
Simmons Steel Furniture, Beauty Rest Mattress, Beauty Rest Springs and Beauty Rest Studio Couch, Tile Tub and Shower Baths, Ceiling Fans, Gas Range, Electrical Refrigerator, Tile Kitchen Cabinets, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Cottages all Insulated, Maid Service - I furnish Everything.
Strictly modern. Furnace Heat. Hot and Cold Water.
Rates by Day, Week or Month.
Look for sign on U. S. 70.
Hot Springs, Ark.
638 Ouachita AVe.
Phone 58

Mailed from Hot Springs National park, Arkansas to Mr. & Mrs. G.H. Hinderer of Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 13, 1949:

Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Mr. & Mrs. Burch

Card by Nationwide Advertising Specialty Co., Tyler, Texas - Carroll Needham Rep., Hugo, Okla.
Number under postage



(In The Heart of Hot Springs, Ark)
Free Garage - Shady Lawn
Dr. N.B. Burch, Owner
H.A. Burch, Manager
Simmons Steel Furniture, Beauty Rest Mattress, Beauty Rest Springs and Beauty Rest Studio Couch, Tile Tub and Shower Baths, Ceiling Fans, Gas Range, Electrical Refrigerator, Tile Kitchen Cabinets, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Cottages all Insulated, Maid Service - I furnish Everything.Strictly modern. Furnace Heat. Hot and Cold Water.
Rates by Day, Week or Month.
Look for sign on U. S. 70.
Hot Springs, Ark.
638 Ouachita AVe.
Phone 58

Mailed from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas to Mr. & Mrs. A. Wolf of Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 20, 1949:

Dear Kids,
Arrived O.K. The weather is grand. Love, H & W
Ours is #24

Published by Mrs. F.C. Boving, Hot Springs National Park, Ark.
A Metrocraft Card
42683




(In The Heart of Hot Springs, Ark)
Free Garage - Shady Lawn
Dr. N.B. Burch, Owner
H.A. Burch, Manager
Simmons Steel Furniture, Beauty Rest Mattresses, Twin Beds, Tile Tub and Shower Baths, Ceiling Fans, Gas Range, Electrical Refrigerator, Cottages all Insulated, Maid Service. Strictly modern. Air-Conditioned Units. Furnace Heat. TV.
Rates by Day, Week or Month.
Look for sign on U. S. 70.
Hot Springs, Ark.
638 Ouachita AVe.
Phone 58

Published by Brogan Adv. Co., Tyler, Texas
16,243F

Top Hat Motel and Coffee Shop - Cordele, Georgia

Opened new in fall of 1949, 18 units with private tile baths, electrically heated, and modern air conditioned coffee shop serving excellent food. All brick constructed. Located 148 miles south of Atlanta on U.S. 41 - one mile north of Cordele, Ga. Telephone 900. Mr. and Mrs. E. Junkerman, Owner-operators. AAA Approved.

Henry Hahn, Eastman, Georgia
Silvercraft by Dexter Press
45073



New, Modern. 18 units with private tile baths, electrically heated, and modern air conditioned coffee shop serving excellent food. All brick constructed. Located 148 miles south of Atlanta on U.S. 41 - one mile north of Cordele, Ga. Telephone 900. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Fernandina Beach, Florida to Mr. Andy, Tery & Gail Hawkins of Rock Hill, South Carolina on June 27, 1950:

Hi Kids,
Even though I am at home now, I still had to write to you.Mother & I sure are luck to have three such wonderful children like you. & we love you very much.
Dad & Mom



Modern comfort in 20 units, with tile baths, electric heat and air-conditioning. Free TV and; Room Phones. Playground on shaded grounds. Restaurant nearby serving good food.
Located 150 miles south of Atlanta, on I-75 Business Loop & U.S. 41, 1 1/2 miles north of Cordele, GA
AAA Approved, American Express & Carte Blanche Accepted

R.E. Drew
Dexter Press
50896-B

Hotel Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah

Located in the heart of beautiful historic Salt Lake City, this world-famous hostelry offers the visitor an unexcelled view of Temple Square and other points of interest. Erected in 1891 of white terra-cotta brick, it is one of the outstanding objects on the Salt Lake City skyline.



In the roof garden high atop Hotel Utah, overlooking historic Temple Square and the downtown area, dining and dancing may be enjoyed in luxuriously appointed surroundings.

Mailed from Salt Lake City, Utah to Mrs. Paul Sharick at the Hotel Iowa in Keokuk, Iowa on June 26, 1949:

I'm listening to the music from the Roof Garden and wishing I were there. They stop dancing in this state at midnight.
Mildred
Sat. Night.

This magnificent dining and entertainment room, high atop the hotel, overlooks historic Mormon Temple Square, offering a breathtaking view of the entire valley including towering mountains to the East and the Great Salt Lake to the West. The Sky Room is two rooms in one, permitting the guest to choose elegance of a classic French pavilion or the quiet dignity of an English Club room for dining pleasure.

This breathtaking setting in the heart of the business district overlooks historic "Mormon" Temple Square and commands an impressive view of the entire valley, including towering mountains to the east and sparkling Great Salt Lake to the west. Features dinner-dancing and luncheons.

A Mike Roberts Color Card
Intermountain Tourist Supply, Inc., Salt Lake City 1, Utah
Number: SC1543

The main lobby of this world famous hotel is one of the most elegant found anywhere. Italian marble floors, stately pillars and an exquisite crystal chandelier add to the luxury of the surroundings.

Grand Hotel - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mailed from Mackinac Island, Michigan to Dr. G.E.P. Smith & Family in Akron, Ohio on August 24, 1948:

Dear Gep & Co.,
Having a wonderful time vacationing on your old stamping grounds. Everything but phew!! these horses on a hot day.
Sincerely,
Bob, Angie & Bobby Jr.

G,H. Wickman
C.T Art-Colortone
5B-H301



Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Jim Knowtton of Fox Point, Wisconsin on June 20, 1949:

We stopped at this place. We took the ride on "the Surrey with the Fringe On Top" and horses - We saw the ground around this hotel. They are beautiful.
Love, Mother




Entrance to the Grand Hotel
The red-carpeted entrance is indicative of the unusualness of this beautiful world-renown hostelry.

Mailed from Mackinac Island, Michigan to Mrs. A.F. Rosenberger of Brookline, Massachusetts on July 23, 1957:

Monday
Dearest Mother: We are having a wonderful trip - know it will do George lots of good. We are staying at this beautiful hotel. Helen - Rand and George loved the trip here by boat. I drove their car. We plan to leave her tomorrow for home. Lots of love.
Isabell & George

Publisher: Hiawatha Card Co., P.O. Box 56, Ypsilanti, Mich.
8 Slides of Mackinac Island for $2.00
A Plastichrome by Colourpicture Card
Number: P9606




A beautiful dive into the famous Serpentine Pool at the elegant Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. The pool is open to the public for sunbathing and swimming.

Mailed from Hulbert, Michigan to Mrs. David Miller of Harbor Beach, Michigan on August 6, 1965:

Having a nice time. We didn't stay at this Hotel. Couldn't afford to. Going for a boat ride today. Write. Hope all are well.
Bertha

Aerial view of the magnificent Grand Hotel showing the serpentine-shaped swimming pool, and beautiful landscaped grounds overlooks the straits of Mackinac. The Grand Hotel is known throughout the World for its superb service and accommodations. An excellent golf course and recreation are is located on the grounds for hotel guests.

Upper Michigan Card Co.
A Koppel Card
132823



The longest porch in the World.

Upper Michigan Card Co.
A Koppel Card
112592

A flower-lined drive - red-carpeted porte-cochere - bicycle chairs - livered coachmen - plumed steeds - story-book coaches - all lend an air of enchantment to this internationally known summer hotel.

Opened in 1887, Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan is the world's largest summer hotel and one the few surviving examples of a classic and  gracious American resort. It has the world's longest porch offering a sweeping view of the Straits of Mackinac in the Great Lakes. The accommodations are deluxe. The service impeccable. The food renowned.

B004710
Non-Transferable, No-Readmittance
Admission ticket is good for a $2.00 reduction in the price for luncheon (served daily from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm) in the hotel's Main Dining Room. On occasion the Main Dining Room is closed to the public and therefore Grand Hotel reserves the right to withdraw this offer.

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

Smith's Modern Cabins - Jacksonville, Illinois

Open Year Around
On U.S. 36, 54 and 104 at Shell Service Station. Private Showers - Electric Fands - Simmons Innerspring Mattreses - Heated.
State Rating AA - Rates Reasonable
Jacksonville, Ill.
Phone 1150

Mailed from Jacksonville, Illinois to Mrs. Lucy De Camp of Cincinnati, Ohio on September 1, 1949:

Thurs Eve. 6 P.M.
Here is where we are sleeping to-night. Lovely cabins so clean & nice. Drove 363. We are not so tired. Vern did all the driving, have about the same tomorrow. We stopped several time and are all cleaned up and ready for supper. Love, Alice.

Aloha Court - Benton, Arkansas

"The Aloha Court offers comfort without extravagance. Tile baths, ceiling, attic or table fans at no extra cost; specially constructed innerspring mattresses, cooking facilities, a garage for every room, and unsurpassed physical and moral cleanliness. REST HERE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE"

Writing on the back says:
Here April 18 - 1949
Alone on way home from Tenn. Drove 105 miles this side of Nashville. So tired.

STATUS: Can't honestly tell if it exists anymore. Assume it's gone.