Floradale Tourist Camp - Newport, Rhode Island

C.D. Wood, Prop
28 Clean, Comfortable Modern Cabins
Telephone - Newport 995
Visit Colonial Newport, The "City by the Sea"

Mailed from Newport, Rhode Island to Mrs. Irene Burgess in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 31, 1951:

We acknowledge with thanks your money order for nine dollars for reservation Aug. 7th.
C.D. Wood.

Colourpicture
19035

Wishing Well Motel - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Located on U.S. #1 and N.J 26
4 Miles south of New Brunswick, New Jersey
Modern Units each with Private Bath
Hot Water Heat, Cross Ventilation, Near Good Restaurant.
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Owned & Operated by James and Lucy Knof

Mail from New Brunswick, New Jersey to L.H. Van Pelt of Springfield, Illinois on August 15, 1951:
Dear Dad,
I've marked our cabin. We're just a short distance from N.Y. City. Decided to stay her tonite. Got in about 2:00, washed my hair and then drove into New Brunswick to shop. All fine and recovering. Give our best wishes to all. Love, Sissy

Wellinger Studios
82986

Bowman's Auto Courts - Tallahassee, Florida

P.O. Box 627
Tallahassee, Fla.
62 Brick Cottages - Garages - Private Baths - Modern Furnishings - Dining Room. Open 24 Hours.
Located on U.S. Hwy. 90 & 27
1925 North Monroe St. - Telephone 1606 for Reservations
Mr. & Mrs. D.R. Bowman, Owner & Operator.

Mailed from Tallahassee, Florida to Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens of Duluth, Minnesota on January 23, 1951:

I am having a very nice trip. We are taking our time, left Tue and we won't get into Miami until Mon. Write. Love. Doc.

MWM Color-Litho
11403F

Avalon Motor Hotel - New Orleans, Louisiana

"One of the South's Most Modern"
Avalon Motor Hotel
New Orleans, La.
(Air Cooled and some Air-Conditioning) - Fire Proof - Steam Heated
Ten Minute Drive to Business Center of N.O. - 4 Miles East of the Center of City on U.S. 90 & 11
Recommended by United Motor Court & U.S. Highway Service Directory
M.H. La Nasa, Prop. Phone CRescent 9363
4450 Chef Menteur Highway - New Orleans 22, La.

Mailed from New Orleans, Louisiana to Mr. & Mrs. L. Painter of Topeka, Kansas on November 5,, 1951:

Got in here at 5:30 P.M. near where we stayed when with you. We got to top of Capitol Bldg. in Baton Rouge this P.M. All Ok. Love - Lanstens

Tichnor Quality Views
77614

Penn-Haris Hotel - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Mailed from Fort Worth, Texas to Mrs. O.G. Edwards of Charleston, West Virginia on February 2, 1951

2/1/51
Hi!
Nice to hear from you. Card was fine, Hope you like this one.
Certainly is cold here. Sleet & snow on the ground. Strong northern wind blowing.
Am behind on mail. Come again soon.
Quell Hathcock
Box 5177
Ft. Worth, Texas

J.B. Hoffman, Harrisburg, Pa.
C.T. Art-Colortone by Curt Curt Teich
Number Unknown

Marathon Hotel-Motel-Docks - Marathon, Florida

Everything for a pleasant vacation. A Day- A Week - A Lifetime.

Copyright, 1951 - The L.L. Cook Co.

Hotel Claridge - Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis' Finest Hotel
400 rooms with bath, air conditioned Rooms, Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge, Tap Room and all Public Space air conditioned.
Dancing nightly in the Balinese Room or on the Magnolia Roof Gardens to nationally famous orchestras.

Mailed from Memphis, Tennessee to Miss Mary Lee Anderson on St. Peter, Minnesota on February 14, 1951:

Feb. 13th 11 P.M.
This is where we are staying tonight. Was terrible at playing canasta. It is a lousy game. We have had foggy weather - nasty driving. Do not know which way we will go tomorrow. Lots of cute Negro kids.
From your Valentine Dad

Memphis' tallest and most modern hotel. Beautifully located in the business district, convenient to shops, theatres, etc. Four hundred modern rooms and four smart restaurants. 100% air conditioned - Complimentary TV in Every Room - Free Parking.

A Plastichrome by Colourpicture Card
Number: P9118

Memphis' Most Modern Hotel
Scott J. Stewart Managing Director
Convention Facilities for 10 or 1000
Completely Air Conditioned - Sound Proof Rooms - Public Address Systems - Projection Equipment - Efficient Service - Reasonable Prices - Finest Food in the South - Complimentary TV in every room
Telephone: JAckson 5-2511
Teletype: ME-252

Hotel Sherman / Sherman House - Chicago, Illinois

1700 Rooms with Bath
Randolph, Clark
Lasalle and Lake St.

1450 rooms - 1450 baths - 1000 things to see and do inside this great hotel - Chicago's celebrity hotel...located at Randolph - Clark - Lake & La Salle Streets

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Theodore Telander of Kewanee, Illinois on September 5, 1951:

High Fritz:
Doing some buying this week. Hope your O.K.
Yours, Henry

La Salle and Randolph

Exotic Panther Room and Malaya Room of the College Inn...Great Swing Masters...Flaming Sword Dinner

Red, White and Blue Rooms

"Home of the College Inn..."
Still Chicago's most up-to-the-minute hotel, with 1,000 things to see and do...1,450 rooms - with private bath....drive right into the Hotel Sherman garage.

Tommy Bartlett's "Welcome Travelers" Party - College Inn, Hotel Sherman
Chicago
Visit "Well of the Sea" seafood showplace of the nation. Ask your grocer for College Inn Food Products.



The new Greyhound Bus Terminal, completed in 1953, is located in the hear of the Loop, Chicago's downtown district. In addition to serving as the bus terminal it houses a shopping arcade. The 1,400-room Sherman, site of many conventions, is in the background.
Color photo by Egon Berka, Chicago, Ill.

Looking west on Randolph Street, Greyhound Bus Terminal in the foreground. The Sherman House is in the heart of the Loop, on Randolph and Clark Streets.

Cameo Greeting Cards
Color Photo by Howard Leibman
Plastichrome by Colourpicture
P54377

The Sherman House offers a wondrous world of facilities...five great restaurants and banquet and meeting accommodations for 20 or up to 2,000. When you visit, dine at the Celtic, College Inn-Porterhouse or Well of the Sea. Great Restaurants.

1501 rooms with bath - 1001 things to see and do inside this great hotel. Chicago's celebrity hotel...located at Randolph, Clark and La Salle streets. Chicago's most convenient hotel.
Chicago's only Loop Hotel with Drive-In garage

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. W. Ogleby of Astoria, Long Island, New York on May 13, 1961:

5/12/61
Hello, Walt. Still going along! Jim

Hotel Commodore - New York, New York

Right at Grand Central Terminal - Martin Sweeny, President
Plan Now to Visit New York's World's Fair and Stay at The Commodore.
Lumitone

Mailed from New York to Mrs. D.A. Cultorey of New Bedford, Massachusetts on March 3, 1933:

Arrived all right no snow here. We are on the big warm 16th floor. We are going to an Italian restaurant & then to see a musical comedy.
Much love - Ellie

Lumitone Photoprint

The Hotel Commodore one of the most celebrated landmarks on Manhattan's busy midtown East Side - is right in the heart of the leading business, shopping and entertainment centers. It contains 2000 large, comfortable outside rooms. Each with private bath. Its 4 from restaurants include the beautiful Century Room, home of America's famous "name bands". A friendly welcome, courteous and considerate service have earned it a nationwide reputation as "New York's most hospitable hotel".

Mailed from New York, New York to Fred J. Kirkpatrick of Fort Plain, New York on April 3, 1951:

Am kept very busy here and I am finding out a lot about criminal - Regards - Felix Aulisi

New York's Best Located Hotel
In the Heart of the City
Right at Grand Central and Air Lines Terminals
Martin Sweeny, President

This famous midtown East Side landmark is right next door to Grand Central Terminal (at left in photo). Note the Park Avenue Ramp in the foreground which bridges 42nd Street and leads to the Commodore's famous Motorists' Entrance (center) up out of traffic at the side of the building. A registration desk exclusively for motorists is just inside the entrance.



Park Avenue at 42nd Street
New York, New York 10017
The Hotel Commodore, located in Midtown Manhattan on the fashionable East Side..."New York's Best Hotel Buy."

The Commodore, one of the four distinguished Grand Central Hotels, is located on New York's East Side - 42nd Street at Park Avenue. The hotel has long been a favorite rendezvous of New Yorkers and visitors alike. Many of the city's major office building are in the Grand Central area, and Fifth Avenue shopping, sight-seeing, Rockefeller Center and the theatre district are an easy stroll away. A connecting arcade links The Commodore to Grand Central Terminal and the Pan Am Building heliport. Penn Station is only 7 minutes away.

Hannau-Robinson Color Productions, Inc. 475-5th Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017
A Koppel Card

Number: 38461

42nd St. at Lexington Ave.
New York 17, New York

THE TUDOR ROOM
THE CENTURY ROOM
THE COFFEE SHOP
THE BAR & CAFE
AIR-CONDITIONED

Orchard Terrace Tourist Court - Clayton, Indiana

Orchard Terrace Modern Tourist Cottages, 1/2 hrs. drive from Indianapolis, on U.S. 40. Fireproof tile buildings with private baths, radios, best hotel equipment, cafe, locked garages adjoining each cottage. Exclusively for the traveler.
P.O. Address R.R. 1, Clayton, Ind.

Stayed here
Dec. 14, 1951 on way back to San Antonio

The Blue Horizon - Miami Beach, Florida

Fully Air Conditioned
On the Ocean at 89th Street
Miami Beach
Private Beach - Pool - 100% Air-Conditioned - Cocktail Lounge - On Premises Parking.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. David Price of Freeport, Long Island, New York on April 23, 1951:

Dear Edith & Dave,
We finally did get here and like it very much. The weather is perfect, plenty of sunshine. Hope you are all well. Dor sends her best regards. Love,
Lillie & Dor

Fully Air Conditioned
On the Ocean at 89th Street
Miami Beach
Private Beach - Pool - Bar and Cocktail Lounge - Dining Room - Free Parking on Premises.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. C.N. Lirille of Mentor, Ohio on May 16, 1956:

Tues.
They really are showing us around. Helen Marr & I are at Hotel waiting while girls bowl today. Having fun.
Harriet.



MOTOR HOTEL - CABANA CLUB
Directly on the Ocean at 89th Street
2 Pools - 1 Heated Salt Water - 1 Fresh Water - Huge Private Sandy Beach - Completely Air Conditioned - Free (Self) Parking on Hotel Premises. Free TV in Every Room.

Pan American Printers, North Miami, Fla.
Number: S-70362L2-3

Monte Carlo Resort Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Ocean Front at 65th St.
Completely Air-Conditioned
Private Beach - Pool - Cabana Club

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to The Smiths of Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1951:

Beginning to feel like a native after being down here twice in the same month. Weather is marvelous, with lots and lots of sunshine. You have to be here to appreciate it freely.
Donn

Hotel - Pool - Cabana Club
On the Ocean at 65th St.
Miami Beach, Florida
Completely Air Conditioned - Open All year - Private Sand Beach - Olympic Swimming Pool - Private Sand Beach - Olympic Swimming Pool - Nightly Entertainment and Dancing in the Club Casino - Immaculate Housekeeping 'round the clock - Ample Parking - Cocktail Lounge - Dining Room - Incomparable Food - Oceanside Terraces - Everything for your Resort Pleasure.



On the Ocean at 65th St.
Miami Beach, Florida
COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED - OPEN ALL YEAR - Private Sand Beach - Olympic Pool - Nightly Entertainment and Dancing - Ample Parking - Cocktail Lounge - Dining Room - Delicious Food.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Alex Abraham of South Bend, Indiana on August 8, 1967:

This hotel is lovely - Hope you had rain - we have - every day - at the drop of a hat. - Pauline.

The Shoreham-Norman Twin Hotels and Motels - Miami Beach, Florida

Twin Hotels and Villas "Famed for Friendliness"
Oceanfront - Fifth to Sixth Streets, Miami Beach 39, Fla.
Complete Resort Hotels - 50% air-conditioned - 220 rooms - 220 baths - 50 Villas - Swimming Pool - Private Beach - Cocktail Lounge - Dining Terrace - Oceanside - Coffee Shop - Dancing - Planned Entertainment - Private Parking Space. Recommended by AAA - Duncan Hines.
Open Year 'Round

Mailed From Miami Beach, Florida to The A. Eitmarts of Cincinnati, Ohio in June 7, 1951:

Dear Al & Clara:
X marks the spot where we are staying. Sure wish you were with us. It is sure wonderful.
Love Ruth & Al



Oceanfront - 5th to 6th Sts., Miami Beach 39, Fla. Your choice of luxury hotel. 200 rooms, (75% air conditioned), 200 baths and 50 de luxe Motel Villas - Swimming Pool - Private Beach - Cocktail Lounge - Dining Terrace - Oceanside Coffee Shop - Dancing - Entertainment. Open Year Round. Ample Adjacent Private Parking Space.
Recommended by AAA - Duncan Hines - United Motor Courts.



Twin Hotels and Motels
"famed for friendliness"
Centrally Air-Conditioned & Heated
JE 1-7481
Ocean Front - fifth to sixth sts. - Miami Beach
Choice of Hotel (150 Rms. - 150 Baths) 50 Motel units (50 Kitchenettes) - Swimming Pool - Private Beach - Cocktail Lounge - Oceanside Coffee Shop - Entertainment - Free Adjacent Parking. Rec. by Diners' Club & Amer. Exp. - Surprisingly Mod. Rates Frank Fishman, Pres. Henry J. Stupell, Mgr.

RATE APR. 20 to DEC. 20 $5.00 A DAY DLB. OCC.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Elise Roth of Metairie, Louisiana on July 1, 1965:

We learn, friend...that you are planning a Miami beach Vacation.
Well, we confidently believe we can provide an excellent solution to the problem - Won't you please write for color brochure and tell us your requirements. Thanx. You'll be glad you did!
Henry J. Stupell, Mgr.

Hotel Fort Hayes - Columbus, Ohio

 

THE CRYSTAL ROOM
One of America's finest restaurants
Recommended in Duncan Hines "Adventures in Good Eating"
R.I. Griffith Managing Director



THE CRYSTAL ROOM
One of America's Finest Restaurants
Recommended in Duncan Hines' Books, "ADVENTURES IN GOOD EATING" "LODGING FOR A NIGHT"
R.I. Griffith Managing Director

Mailed from Columbus, Ohio to Mrs. G.J. Ard of Indianapolis, Indiana on June 4, 1951:

Hi-U-All
Just arrived boy is it ever hot. Made good time. Checked in at 6:30 PM. Grady

The Palmer House - Chicago, Illinois

2268 guest rooms, 2268 baths, 268 servidors; located in the heart of Chicago facing on State Street, Monroe Street and Wabash Avenue, rising 24 stories, replacing the famous Palmer House built in 1871 and still one of America's best hotels.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Gallant & Family of Delaware, Ohio On July 10, 1951:

Tuesday
Dear Folks,
We got here yesterday morning and so far our main project has been creating a library with Mr. Lindquist (county librarian) who believes in making a thorough job of anything. Jan & I are next door to the assistant librarian who believes sightseeing is important too so we can go around with a clear conscience.
Charlotte



Created and Supervised by Trader Vic
The Traders at The Palmer House
bringing to Chicago the atmosphere, food and splendor of the South Sea Islands - fabulous run drinks, barbecued meats from Chinese ovens, and the finest Continental cuisine.



The famous Empire Room of the Palmer House is renowned for its presentation of America's finest floor shows and outstanding dance orchestras.

The Empire Room
Famous for its "Parade of Stars" the green and gold supper club presents the greatest stars in the entertainment world and dancing nightly until 2 A.M. French cuisine and service are specialties for luncheon and dinner.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. & Mrs. M.H. Wessel Jr. of South Bend, Indiana on April 2, 1969:

Hello,
Just a few lines to say hello. The sessions are very good - weather not bad.
Will write more when I arrive back home. Love, Mom.

P.S. Enjoyed your visit.



State Street looking north. In immediate foreground is the marquee of "The Palmer House", one of Chicago's most famous landmarks. Marina Towers, a recent addition to Chicago's beauty and development can be seen in background.

Cameo Greeting Cards
Copyright 1965 Dexter Press
DT-3192-C

Palmer House Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago's loop, The Palmer House with 2250 rooms is one of the world's largest and most beautiful Hotels. Air-conditioned rooms are available. Home of the popular Empire Room where America's greatest entertainers are featured. Telephone: Randolph 6-7500. Teletype: CG 698.
State and Monroe Streets, Chicago, Illinois



A Hilton Hotel
The elegant Palmer House lobby reflects the opulence with which Potter Palmer designed and built the original hotel more than a century ago. The present structure also includes this enclosed shopping arcade where visitors enjoy browsing through dozens of shops.

Mailed from Kouts, Indiana to Bozo's Circus at WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois on June 20, 1979:

GIRL
Lila Rommelmann
Kouts, Indiana
Age 5

Branding Iron Auto Lodge - Laramie, Wyoming

On U.S. Highway 30 - New Ultra Modern Rooms - Individual Tile Showers - Steam Heat - Finest Beds - Near Snowy Range, the West's Greatest Winter Sports Ares, 3 Ski Tows, Trout Fishing, Camping and Picnic Grounds.

Mailed from Laramie, Wyoming to Louis Robert Coatney of Galesburg, Illinois on June 15, 1951:

Thurs Nite.
Dear Lou: - This where we're staying all night on ot way to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. We certainly have seen the sights today. Came over from Glenwood via Loveland Pass through Rock Mtns. Nat'l Park which were over 12000 feet high. The snowbanks were way higher than the car. Daddy took a picture of me beside a snowbanks as high as my head or higher. We saw snowplow machines clearing the snow away as we would have a nice road to 90 on. We enjoyed it but it would have made you tired driving so much. Love, Mommy.

Motel El Rancho - Fresno, California

The El Rancho, with its gleaming neon signs is one of the most modern and attractive stopping points for California visitors.

Mailed from Fresno, California to George S. Porter of Reese, Michigan on March 17, 1951:

Hello George! This is where I attended Rotary on Thursday. Lots of sunshine got up to 84 yesterday. Yours, etc.
Geo K. Meyer

1265 No. Motel Drive at Olive Ave.
Phone AM. 8-8181 Fresno, Calif.
Located next to the famous Roeding Park (Storyland, Zoo, Playgrounds, Tennis Courts) on 7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with every facility for complete relaxation and enjoyment. Restaurant, Cocktail Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Patio Area, Conference Rooms, Entertainment.