Village Green Motel - Sylvania, Georgia

 

"Enjoy Southern Hospitality at its Best"
1 1/4 miles North of Sylvania on U.S. 301. Electric Panel heat
Each Room Individually Air Cooled
22 Modern Units Adjacent to The Town House Restaurant
EXCELLENT FOOD
Phone 2176. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Orangeburg, South Carolina to Miss Martha Ailes of Macclenny, Florida on August 19, 1954:

Dearest Martha,
We are staying at this place tonight. It is a very nice place - air conditioned. There is a fine restaurant across the street we ate supper there. A big truck through a rock up off the road & broke our window shield, but not bad. Honey, I really miss you & I hope you are feeling better now. I will write again soon. Love, Mother.

E.C. Kropp Co.
20539

Vanderbilt Plaza Motel - Nashville, Tennessee

Located on U.S. 41 & 31W
Nashville, Tenn.
5 minutes from downtown. 41 rooms each with Telephone. Air conditioned, Free television, and Tiled Tub & Shower Baths, A Tremont Corp. Phone Canal - 82531.

Mailed from Nashville, Tennessee to Mrs. Eleanor Krantz of Toledo, Ohio on June 13, 1956:

Hi Mom,
We made it alright. This is where we are staying for a few days. Probably be back home in a few days. See you, Lil & Gene

J&M Taylor
Dexter Press
91211

Roger Smith Hotel - Washington, D.C.

18th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
A distinguished hotel, two blocks from the White House. Nearest hotel to the departments of State, War, Navy, and Interior, Veterans Administration, International Bank, Red Cross headquarters, D.A.R. and Pan American Union.

Mailed from Washington, D.C. to Mr. & Mrs. E.L. Stout of Portland, Indiana on May 14, 1956:

Arrived in Washington today (5/14/56). Toured all morning and will tour this afternoon. Having loads of fun. About the best room in this hotel. Am sharing with three other boys. In the middle of shopping center and is real nice.

Colourpicture
K7134

Bel Air Motel - Santa Barbara, California

3324 State Street
Santa Barbara
Tel. Woodland 2-5990
Luxury without extravagance
Herman M. & Valate Payne, Managing Owners

Mailed from Santa Barbara, California to Tuffy Washburn in Eugene, Oregon on July 14, 1956:

While waiting for my car to be calibrated walked thru a lemon grove across the street from my motel. You should have been with me to "sniff." The lemon blossom - Heavenly! Auntie Sis.

C.C. Wood
Dexter Press
85580

Holiday Inn Hotel Courts - Memphis, Tennessee

2300 So. Bellevue Blvd. - U.S. 51 South
Memphis, Tennessee
Phone WH 8-1522
3 Other Locations in Memphis
U.S. Highway 70, 79 & 64 East
U.S. Hwy. 61 South - U.S. Hwy. 51 North
450 Rooms - 450 Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned - Steam Heat - Pleasure Eating - Limited Free Sample Rooms Upon Request

Mailed from Memphis, Tennessee to Miss Mary Jackson of Maybee, Michigan on August 29, 1956:

Hi Mary,
They have a swimming pool here. Mickey.

Curteichcolor Card

Sun N Sand Motel & Apts. - Destin, Florida

On the Miracle Strip - Directly on the Beautiful Gulf of Mexico. All rooms with Gulf view. Finest tile baths. Beautyrest mattresses. TV Lounge. Air conditioned Patio for sun bathing. New. Modern - Reasonable rates. "Paradise on the Gulf" SUN N SAND - 14 miles East of Fort Walton Beach. Destin, Florida. Phone 104. AAA Approved

Mailed from Destin, Florida to Mrs. W.F. McCullar of Corinth, Mississippi on June 27, 1956:

Drove over in our car Mon., arriving here about 3:30. Drank's folks came later in their car. They are leaving here Thurs. We will probably stay till Sat. The apt. is nice - you can hear the surf roaring all the time - our bedroom is upstairs with a little balcony. Have been on beach all day except around noon & early afternoon. Went to see the fish at the Gulfarium then. Wish you all could come here sometime. Love, S.

Arturo's Studio, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
E-82803

Snow Inn - Harwichport, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Mailed from Harwichport, Massachusetts to Mrs. John Morrisey on July 27, 1956:

Dear Grace-
Here I am on Cape Cod. Been here since June 3rd & just love it. Am selling dresses - like it better than selling gifts. I hear you are a patient at present. News does travel.
Sincerely,
Christine Lucy

Sea Swirl Apartment Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

"Directly On The Ocean"
6749 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, Florida
Completely Equipped Housekeeping Apartments accommodation two to eight Persons...Hotel Rooms...Private Beacg with Free Beach Chairs, Lounges and Umbrella...Olympic Size Pool Facilities and Sun Deck...Daily Maid and Porter Service...Telephone Switchboard...Air Conditioned and Heated...Ample Free Parking...Television Lounge...Famous Restaurants and Shopping Center Nearby.
Alfred F. Nesbitt, Rs. Mg.
Phone UN-ion 6-8047

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Susie Geiger of Madison, Wisconsin on April 10, 1956:

This is where the Nittwers are - and we're next door. Never a dull moment. Love, Stouts

Mo-Nom-O-Nock Inn - Mountainhome, Pennsylvania

Clubhouse Cocktail Lounge
MO-NOM-O-NOCK INN
Mountainhome, Pennsylvania

Mailed from Creco, Pennsylvania to Miss Patty Kops of Bronxille, Pennsylania on August 27, 1956:

Dear Patty,
I hope you had a lovely time at Atlantic City. I will see you soon.

Valence Color Studios
Dexter Press
77554

Kentwood Arms Hotel - Springfield, Missouri

One of Missouri's better Hotels. 3 acres of lawn, on city route 66.
Free Parking

Mailed from Chickasha, Oklahoma to Mrs. P.L. Young of Fredericktown, Missouri on March 31, 1956:

3-31-56
Just for the post mark.
Sue

Art-Tone Glo-Var Finish - Associated Litho, Des Moines, Iowa
Number Hidden by Postage

Hotel St. Moritz on the Park - New York, New York

New York's smartest new hotel, America's first continental hostelry fronting completely on Central Park at Sixth Avenue and 59th Street. Extraordinary European cuisine; Rumpelmayer's Tea Salon; Terraced Suites; Special Attention and Entertainment for children. Room from $4.00 single and $6.00 double. Attractive yearly and monthly rates.

E.C. Kropp Co.
M1624

The St. Moritz Hotel with 100 rooms, rises majestically above Central Park. It has an international reputation as "New York's Only Truly Continental Hotel."
50 Central Park South

A Lumitone Photoprint



Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Lily A. Greening of Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7, 1956:

Dear Lily,
Came up Mother's Day but didn't get a chance to call. Worked days, nites & weekend until May 13 - left on 5:41 am plane for NY then here and am gettung rested but good. Hate think of going back to work Monday but all good things must come to an end. Love - Zelah

Hotel Cleveland and Terminal Tower - Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland's new three and one-half million dollar post office is built over the Cleveland Union Terminal railroad tracks to facilitate the rapid handling of mail. Terminal Tower and Cleveland Hotel are seen in the background.

George R. Klein News Company
C.T. Art-Colortone
5A-H2148

View of Hotel Cleveland and Terminal Tower, in the center of downtown Cleveland. The Observation Porch on 42nd floor affords a remarkable view of the city and Lake Erie.

Mailed from Cleveland, Ohio to Mr. amd Mrs. Ray Jenkins of Louisville, Kentucky on May 5, 1948:

We are shopping this morning. The banquet was lovely. There is an antique show here.
Love, Genevieve

Colorcraft by Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y.
25422

 

The RIB ROOM of THE HOTEL CLEVELAND features succulent prime ribs of beef carved at your table and served with our Yorkshire pudding, baked potato sonesta, and Cleveland salad bowl with our own Rib Room dressing. Incidental music for dinner, cocktails and after-dinner cordials.
HOTEL CLEVELAND Public Square Cleveland, Ohio

Date on the back: 3-6-56

Tichnor Quality Views by Tichnor Bros.
88391

Circle Bar Rancho - Bliss, Idaho

Cafe - Service Station - Motel - Bar
Located on junction highway 20, 25, 26, 30. Cafe and service station open 24 hours daily 7 days a week.

Mailed from Pocatello, Idaho to James Sweeney of Lewiston, Idaho on December 1, 1956:

Hi! Slept here last nite. doing Ok. Was lots of fog and slick roads. There was snow at McCall. How's the baby dogs? Takegood care of 'em please. Did you and Art get the bed fixed OK? See you later - Nina

Cavalier Manor Motel - Richmond, Virginia

U.S. Route 1 - 2 1/2 miles North
Richmond, Virginia
Luxuriously furnished rooms, complete with individual Television and Telephones - Wall to Wall Carpets - Private Ceramic Tile Baths.
Completely Air-Conditioned
For Reservations Call: Richmond 6-2562
Mailing Address: R.F.D. 2
Glen Allen, Virginia
AAA Approved. A Superior Court.

Mailed from Richmond, Virginia to Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Wolf of Fort Wayne of Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 21, 1956:

Hi,
Spending the night here, sure is nice around here, Going to the State Fair here tomorrow. It's suppose to be quite nice. We are having such a nice time. Hate to go home.
Ida & Art

Photograph by James E. Hess
Mellinger Studios, Lancaster, PA
Number under postage

La Rue Motel - Denver, Colorado

8828 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, Colorado
East Denver's Finest
For the Discriminating - Reasonable Rates
Free Television; hot water heat; Ceramic Tiled Baths and Shower; 15 Minutes from Downtown Denver.

Mailed from Denver, Colorado to Miss Bess Hadden of Jacksonville, Illinois on June 25, 1956:

Hi Bess
We made it - Saturday - this is really lovely. We want to thank you for everything. I really enjoyed meeting you. Tell everyone hello - we will be here 2 or 3 days this to Colo. Springs.
Love, Mary

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

Kenton Manor Motel - Erlanger, Kentucky

"One of Kentucky's Finest"
U.S. 25 & U.S. 42
Erlanger, Ky.
8 Miles South Downtown Cinti., O.
3 Miles from Cinti. Airport
21 Ultra Modern Units
Each, TV - Air Conditioned - Telephone - Playground - Guest Lounge - Colored TV - Private Exchange DIxie 1-9004. Box 117
AAA Approved. A Quality Court.
Mr. & Mrs. George Boehm
Owners-Managers.

Mailed from Covington, Kentucky to Dougal & Edith Fishburn of Detroit, Michigan on February 12, 1956:

Dear Dougal & Edith,
We arrived at at Covington a little after 6:00 P.M. We forgot our atlas this morning. Would you take of it until we get back. Not so cold tonight. We are staying at this place and is it lovely.
Love, Chas. and Art

The Fontainebleau Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

The fabulous new Fontainebleau Hotel, glittering like a jewel in the tropical night at Miami Beach, Florida



New Fontainbleau (sic) Hotel, between Indian Creek and the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach, Florida.

Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Mr. J.L. Johnson of Ewing, Kentucky on May 16, 1954:

Sat. A.M.
Dear Uncle Bud,
We appreciated your nice letter so much. I talked to Billie last night, she said she hadn't seen you for a while, but was going to right away we will be up before too long and plan on visiting with you. I will let you know when we will be there. Hope you are feeling better. Don't try to do too much. Take it easy. I have some sewing I want to do before we leave for up there. Love, Marie



Dominating the Miami Beach Skyline is the fabulous oceanfront hotel, the new Fontainebleau, world's largest Resort Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club. The Picture shows also the beautiful formal gardens of the great hotel.

Mailed from Miami Beach to Mrs. James Doyle of May's Lick, Kentucky on July 18, 1956:

Tues. P.M.
Mommy - The front hotel picture - that's where Eliz. and Edith are staying; that's where the convention sessions will be held. We came to Miami Beach last night; have spent the day swimming in the pool, ocean and slept this afternoon. While it rained. Having a great time. Eliz and  Edith are giving me a time.



Fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach, Florida

Mailed from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Sturgis, Michigan on March 18, 1957:

Dear Mother,
Having fine time. Weather lovely - Leaving San Juan in a few minutes. Plan to get home late Monday nite. Hope things are going well with all of you.
Love, Betty



Fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida

Mailed from Miami, Florida to Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell of Columbus 14, Ohio on May 9, 1957:

May 9
Dear Friends
We are enjoying our stay in Miami. Drove to Key West yesterday. Mrs. Martin and Meta say they were very happy you stopped.
Mary R.



The world's most fabulous resort Hotel Cabana and Yacht Club. Largest and newest at Miami Beach.

Mailed from Hollywood, Florida to Miss Helen Schaeffer of Union, New Jersey on November 7, 1957:

Hi Helen,
Now I can see why you liked Fla. waters, we love it here. Twas 84° today in the shade. Will phone later.
Aunt Babe and Geo.

Robert A. Leahey
Lusterchrome



America's largest and finest resort hotel, cabana and yacht club, on the former Firestone estate...a masterpiece of design, air-conditioned comfort, and hospitality supreme, curving majestically above the ocean and bay.
Oceanfront, 44th to 47th Streets
Miami Beach, Florida
OPEN ALL YEAR

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Maureen Sendlinger of South Bend, Indiana on June 6, 1958:

Dear Friend:
Doctors of chiropractic from all over America are enjoying the National Chiropractic Convention at the Fontainebleau Hotel here in Miami Beach this week.
Outstanding leaders and educators are conducting scientific seminars and panel discussion on chiropractic technic, public health, X-ray, physiotherapy, psycho-therapy, and other scientific subjects which will prepare us to better serve you upon our return to the office.
Home about Dr. Wilcox.



Dominating the Miami Beach skyline is the fabulous oceanfront hotel, the new Fontainebleau, world's largest resort Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. D. Dearringer & Carol of Easton, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1959:

Hi,
Well, here we are having a marvelous time! We took a cruise on a boat similar to the one on this card. We were out for about one hour yesterday on the ocean cruise. It was really nice!
See you soon,
Betty and Johnny




The Fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida

Mailed from Hollywood, Florida to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Overly of Huntington, Indiana on  January 24, 1962:

Jan 23
We appreciated receiving your card at holiday time. It meant much to me personally. I received good wishes from several brothers who had seen the reference to me in the Calendar. I also got a nice floral piece from Amity Lodge. Ovid Holmes former of Htgn. & now living in Pompano Beach near here called on me personally, having seen my name in the Calendar. It's a wide world, and it's nice to be remembered when you've been in the hospital. Am getting along O.K. & feeling fine.
Lucille & Eldon




Fontainebleau Hotel at Miami Beach, Florida

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. J.L. Johnson on Ewing, Kentucky on July 16, 1963:

7-15-63
Dear Dad - We had a nice flight down - it was a sellout. The weather is warm outside but the meeting rooms are COLD! Plan to call Mildred McWilliams, if I can reach her. - Mary



Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club
America' finest and most complete resort featuring 1,000 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, 4 tennis courts, putting greens, golf at exclusive country club...1,000 feet of beach, 300 cabanas, two swimming pools..."Holiday" Award cuisine.
Oceanfront, 44th to 47th Streets
Miami Beach, Florida

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Debbie Bolecz of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1963:

GREETINGS!
Here for the convention of DANCE MASTERS OF AMERICA. - It's the greatest! Fondly, Miss Jeanne



Olympic Size Swimming Pool at Fabulous Fontainebleau Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida.



The lush and beautiful gardens of the fabulous Fontainbleau (sic) Hotel.



Hotel, Cabana and Yacht Club
America's finest and most complete resort featuring 1,000 luxuriously appointed guest rooms . . . 4 tennis courts, putting greens, golf at exclusive country club, Bowling Lanes, Billiard Room, Ice Skating Rink . . . 1,000 feet of beach, 300 cabanas, two swimming pools . . . "Holiday" Award cuisine.
Oceanfront, 44th to 47th Streets
Miami beach, Florida

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. John Neate of Upper Sandusky, Ohio on July 10, 1965:

Dear Etta and John,
The prices here for board and room are O.K but the tips are killing me. Best wishes
Leo and Ruth



Featuring 14 acres of resort pleasure, world-famous Hotel Fontainebleu has won international acclaim for its superb service and facilities. 1,000 rooms. Complimentary golf, tennis, ice-skating, bowling, billiards and galas in the evening.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Joan Somervell c/o L.T. Kinsell of Newfield, New Jersey on May 7, 1967:

A Curteichcolor Card
4DK-1517



The original "Surfside 6",with the famous Fontainebleau Hotel in background,as seen on TV nationwide. Courtesy of Surfside 6 - Floating House, Inc. "Builders and Designers of Distinctive Homes That Float", Miami Beach, Florida.

World famous "Fontainebleau", largest and newest hotel in Miami Beach, Florida

Florida Natural Color
Koppel Color Cards
FNC3328
12615



America's premiere resort hotel featuring 1,300 feet of beach, 3 swimming pools, 1,288 luxurious rooms, and the world's most modern Spa facility. Complimentary golf, tennis, ice-skating, bowling, billiards and galas in the evening.

A Curteichcolor Card
Number: 9DK-759



The world's most beautiful Hotel, Spa and Country Club
La Ronde - Club Gigi - Poodle Lounge - Fleur de Lis Dining Room - Boom-Boom Lounge - Chez Bon Bon - Tennis Club - Spa - Championship Golf Course - 1300 Feet of Beach - 3 Pools - Beach Cafe

Airways Court - Nashville, Tennessee

One half Mile East of Nashville, Tenn.
On Highway 70-N
New, Modern Court with 16 Room, with Tub and Shower Baths - Television - 100% Air-Conditioned and Electric Heat
Good Restaurants Near By
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Overbey
Owners and Managers
Phone 6-9549

Note on back:
Stay at August 14, 1956

STATUS: Unsure. The address is vague.

The Fallsview - Ellenville, New York

Open the Year Round
Tel. Ellenville 1600
As modern as tomorrow - Magnificent design and decor - Luxurious Accommodations - Air Conditioned throughout - Glass-Enclosed Tropicana Indoor Pool and Health Club - All Sports.

Mailed from Napanoch, New York to Edward B. Knight in Ithaca, New York on September 22, 1956:

They called you to work for holidays but I them you all ready had gone to school. Cark was voted class present, last Sunday. Please look up Methodist Church. - Mother

Magikolor by Max Schwartz Co.
2474



Open the Year Round
Tel. Ellenville 1600
Luxurious Lobby in the New Main House...As modern as tomorrow. Air-Conditioned Throughout. Glass-enclosed Tropicana Indoor Pool and Health Club.

A Superchrome by Bill Bard Associates Card
101466



Open the Year 'Round
Tropicana Indoor Pool and Health Club... Indoor Ice Skating Rink... Fabulous Nite Club.. Air Conditioned Throughout... Championship Golf Course on Premises.



Fantasy Room Nite Club...Indoor Pool and Health Club...Indoor Skating Rink...Championship Golf Course on Premises...Indoor-Outdoor Tennis...Racquetball.