Lee's Ranch and Motor Inn - Walterboro, South Carolina

 

 3 miles North Walterboro, S.C. on U.S. 15 and 15A. Beautiful large new rooms with tiled baths, tub or shower. Air-conditioned - Television - Dining Rooms serving excellent food. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Sumter, South Carolina to Mrs. R.D. Grimshaw of Camillus, New York on March 25, 1958:

Mom eve.
From Daytona to here today. Poured every inch of way & still coming down. Had lovely day yesterday though.Met couple from Seneca Falls this A.M. they said snow banks over their heads when they went this place en route down last Friday, Duck!! Love, Mom & R.

Hannau Color
A Koppel Card
29137

Kauai Inn - Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii

The Garden Spot on the Garden Isle. Swim, golf, and relax in the country-club setting of natural island charm.

Mailed from Kauai, Hawaii to Mrs. E.C. Wekall of Los Angeles, California on July 17, 1958:

Dear Mom:
Here is where we camped several days but it wasn't too tough, everyone made the best of it. Cecil

Nani Li'i Natural Color Card
Helbig's Hawaiian Service
Mirro-Krome by H.S. Crocker

Holiday Motel - Cincinnati, Ohio

10875 Montgomery Rd. - Cincinnati 42, Ohio
12 Units Carefully Furnished To Assure Your Comfort - Radiant Heat - Fully Air-Conditioned - TV in every Unit - Children Welcome - Bridal Suite - Commercial Men Invited Wire or Phone SY i-9807
Al & Velma Bierich, Owners & managers

Mail from Cincinnati, Ohio to the Gardners of Delaware, Ohio on July 28, 1958:

Hi! Yep, we made it to the Opry! Il Trovatore Sat nite. La Boheme Sun nit. Home today. Enjoyed your visit with us so much. Come again! Love, Elenore

Economy Advertising
24690F

Holiday Inn Hotel/Holiday Inn Southwest - Montgomery, Alabama

4231 Mobile Highway - Southern By-Pass
U.S. 31-80-82-231-331
Teletype Mg. 296 - Telephone: AMherst 5-6781
AAA Approved
118 Rooms.
Enjoy excellent food in our delightful Restaurant and Dining Rooms. 100 % Air-Conditioned. Complete Telephone Service. Super Service Station. 75-foot Swimming Pool. 21-inch Television, Radio and Hi-Fi Music in every room. All at No Extra Cost.

Mailed from Brundidge, Alabama to Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Harrison of Mitchell, Indiana on August 16, 1958:

8-15-58
Dear Folks,
Made such good time. Just came on thru Birmingham clear to Montgomery 542 1/2 miles. Checked in here at 6:30pm our time 5:30 their time. Going to take a dip in pool now. It is just 7:00P.M. Good road, good trip, good time. Bob & Mary Elissa & Carey

Curteichcolorcard



U.S. Highway 31 South
By pass & Highways 231, 331, 80 & 82
4231 Mobile Highway
Two swimming pools - air-conditioned - restaurant - free TV - Free teletype reservations.

Town House Motel - Eugene, Oregon

Highway 99 North - Eugene, Oregon
Downtown Eugene, gracious hospitality with a Southern atmosphere. Thirty well-appointed, sound-proof units each with phones, some with kitchens. Beautyrest mattresses, wall-to-wall carpeting. Complimentary Radio, TV, and morning coffee. Phone DIamond 4-5205. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Eugene, Oregon to Mrs. Mary Kate Paine of Fernnville, Michigan on August 18, 1958:

Dear Mother, We arrived at Eugene Friday afternoon. We spent Sat with the nurse - friend Hazel and went to the wedding that night, Yesterday we were with Irving, Mae,  and family, Today Edward, Lynn, and Irving are playing golf and Sam packing. We leave tomorrow. Your letter was waiting for us! All is well,
Love, H.

Hotel Leamington - Minneapolis, Minnesota

3rd Avenue, 10th and 11th Streets
Minneapolis 4, Minnesota
NORSE ROOM
Where visitors to the Twin Cities enjoy famous Norse Steaks and beverages in a festive atmosphere conducive to relaxation and congeniality.

Mailed from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. & Mrs. James Foster of Norristown, Pennsylvania on December 8, 1958:

Hello! - From Santa Claus Land. Land of snow and reindeers. But personally at this time of year I prefer the deep south.

Hotel Dyckman - Minneapolis, Minnesota

400 Guest Rooms with Bath - Heated Garage

Mailed from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. & Mrs. O.W. Norris of Boone, Iowa on November 5, 1958:

Hi:
Came up here last nite with the GFA and will go back to Chicago tomorrow note into there on Thurs. Home again on Friday. Hope you are all okay. - Don.

A Curteich Color Card
Number hidden by stamp



Outstanding Guest Rooms
TV in Every Room
Air-Conditioned

Golden Gate Resort and Motor Hotel - Wyandotte, Michigan

DU 3-8000
19411 Dix-Toledo Hwy. (U.S. 25) Wyandotte, Michigan
80 elegant rooms, Suites, Conference rooms, Kitchenetters. All air-conditioned, Telephones, 24 hour service, Howard Johnson's Restaurant, Free: TV, Hi-Fi radio, Swimming Pool, Chauffeur Service to Airports and Downtown Detroit, Helicopter Port. Management by Tom Murray Company.

Mailed from Wyandotte, Michigan to Mrs. J.C. Wessling of Carroll, Iowa on August 7, 1958:

Dear Aunt Bertha:
We skipped Chicago and decided to stay in Detroit, Michigan, our old home. Thanks very much for the nice homecoming. Everything was swell. Enjoyed seeing all the folks and so did Ida & the girls. - Ed

Walter Wong Photographer
Dexter
2984B

Flamingo Motor Court - Jacksonville, Florida

U.S. Hwy. No. 1 at North Limits of Jacksonville, Fla. in the shade of the pines. Innerpsring mattresses - tile showers - radios - excellent cross-ventilation. Good restaurant adjoining court. 16 rooms - accommodations from 1 to 8 persons per cabin. Close to salt and fresh water fishing and finest of ocean beaches.

Mailed from Vero Beach, Florida to Mr. Clay E. Connell of Los Altos, California on August 19, 1958:

I collect coins, stamps, snaps, slide and will trade dup. coins.
Charles E. Caldwell
Vero Beach, Florida

Natural Color Card by E.C. Kropp Co.
13147N

El Morocco Motel - McPherson, Kansas

Beautifully furnished, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting, Tile Baths, with Tub & Shower. Thermo-Controlled Heat, Air-Conditioned
Restaurant Near Motel
Telephones - TV - Radios
McPherson, Kansas
Phone 1640
AAA Approved. AMHA Approved

Mailed from Tucson, Arizona to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haven & Shirley of Thompson, Iowa on March 6, 1958:

Dear Fern, Hank & Shirley -
Should be sending you greetings from Tucson, but don't have one now. Left last Thurs. got here Sun. A lot of ice & snow on way out. Wanted to call you & get you folks along out, but things were so indefinite with us we didn't know for sure where we'd go & even if we'd go. Oscar & Agnes fine. Tucson lovely (as usual). Got to be back to work next Thurs so we will probably leave here Sun. or Monday. Sure wish you were here.
Greetings from us. Norris & Margaret.

MWM Color-Litho Busheen
19,878F

Doctors Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida

"A Name You Will Remember"
Doctors Motel
Where EVERYONE Goes for Fun
At North Entrance of Sunshine Skyway
6900 34th St. South - U.S. 19
St. Petersburg, Florida
Telephone 5-7681
Every room with waterfront view, completely air conditioned, water sports, good fishing, dining room, heated swimming pool and a beautiful yacht basin.

Mailed from St. Petersburg, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. T.H. Maynor of Mt. Vernon, Illinois on April 9, 1958:

We have been delayed here for two days as the station wagon had to have a new transmission put in - Can you beat that for a new car? - also had a new one put in Miami Beach. Hope we get home Thurs. We plan to drive right through. Love, Edna

Joseph Foldes
A Koppel Card
31587

Alvir Ocean Apartments - Palm Beach Shores, Florida

Ocean Avenue and Linda Lane
Palm Beach Shores, Florida
One bedroom apartments with living room. All electric kitchens, tile baths. Ocean bathing, private beach, fishing, Shuffleboard. P.O. Box 491, Riviera Beach, Florida. Telephone 4-1098

Mailed from Riviera Beach, Florida to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Durfee of Ventura, California on January 13, 1958:

Jan 13, 1958
This is the cute motel we are in. It is owned and operated by a Selie couple.
On Dec. 16 I was operated for a cut in (?) of thyroid gland. I never knew I had it until it suddenly became infected and filled with pub & blood. Am coming along good. Love, Ray

Camera Center - Riviera Beach, Fla.
9134

STATUS: Building still standing. Looks pretty much the same.

Albion Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Pool and Cabana Club
LINCOLN ROAD AND JAMES AVENUE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Fireproof - Modern in every detail - Radio and steam heat in every room - Private Swimming Pool - Cabana Club - Cocktail Lounge - Air-Conditioned.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. H. Buten & Family of Merion, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1958:

Greetings from the sometime sunny Miami.
- Grandma Kleine

STATUS: Still there. Still the Albion.

Albert Pick Motel - Montgomery, Alabama

205 North Goldthwaite Street
In the Heart of Downtown
Montgomery, Alabama
Phone: AMherst 5-0541 - Teletype: MG-6079
Completely air-conditioned. All rooms have radio and television. Swimming pool. Dining Room. Bar and Bench Lounge. Ideal meeting facilities. Free parking. Children free under 12.

Curteichcolor Card
8C-K1175

STATUS: So far this is the only Albert Pick Motel building I have found that is still standing. It has been painted and has fewer bells and whistles but it is still there. It is now known as the Capitol Inn Motel

Albert Pick Motel - Mobile, Alabama

1119 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36604
125 air-conditioned rooms, all with television, (many with Color TV); 24-hour telephone service. Heated swimming pool. Restaurant. Free parking. No room charge for children.
Curteichcolor Card
9C-K2131

STATUS: The building is gone. It's a little hard to tell exactly where there was actually located but this appears to be the place.

Skyland Motel - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

"Panoramic Views of the Great Smokies"
Entrance on State 73 - 1 block off U.S. 441
Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Above the noise of the highway, overlooking Gatlinburg and the little Pigeon River. 2 Acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Guests' picnic area. Pine paneled units with tiled tub and shower baths. Electric heat. Free TV in every room. Attractively furnished rooms for couples. Also very nice rooms with two doubled beds and dressing room. AAA Approved.
Phone 601
E.B Reagan's Cottages on U.S. 441 - same ownership and management.

Mailed from Gatlinburg, Tennessee to Mrs. Annie Kapatas of Memphis, Tennessee on June 26, 1958:

Hi,
You would love this resort. The scenery is beautiful and there is wonderful every minute but nites are cold. There are lots of things to see here that are most interesting. - Rosalie, Harry, Ann Marie & Garry

Covey's/Holding's Little America - Little America, Wyoming

America's popular new travel center for the motorist on U.S. Highway 30. Open day and night the year round. Hotel, lodge, cabins, beautifully furnished, finest beds, coffee shop, bar, cocktail lounge, Palm Room - Dine and dance, fountain, ice cream. Store, garage. Nationally advertised gasoline (8 pumps), pure Pennsylvania Motor Oil. New and modern. Moderate prices.
ANOTHER COVEY ENTERPRISE
Our Motto - There is No Substitute for Quality

Mailed from North Platte, Nebraska to Mr. Fred Milar of Milner, Idaho on July 30, 1940:

Stayed in Cheyenne last nite had a swell time. Might make Omaha tonite.




America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee shop and Dining Room, 150 Beautiful Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms, Super Service Station, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Famous Coast to Coast.

Intermountain Tourist Supply
Mike Roberts
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America's new one stop Travel Center. Coffee Shop, 110 beautiful Motor Lodge rooms, Store, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, beautiful Rest Rooms, Bus Stop, Super Service Station, Garage, Truck Pit, Giant Paved Parking Areas.
Famous Coast to Coast - Now Even Better.

Mailed from Granger, Wyoming to Mrs. O.L Price of Emporia, Kansas on May 26, 1958:

Dear Opel - This is a picture of me at breakfast!! I should see you Friday. I may go directly to cemetery before coming to you. If are not home - I'll go somewhere. Love, Marie
Fresh possibly I'll see you Thurs. pm.



America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Beautiful Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms.
Super Service Station  Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Famous Coast to Coast.
"A Dream Come True"



America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Air Conditioned Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms.
World's Largest Service Stations - 55 Pumps, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Member of the Best Western Motels.



America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Air Conditioned Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms.
World's Largest Service Stations - 55 Pumps, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Mike Roberts
Intermountain Tourist Supply
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America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Air Conditioned Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms.
World's Largest Service Stations - 55 Pumps, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Member of the Best Western Motels.



America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Air Conditioned Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms.
World's Largest Service Stations - 55 Pumps, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Member of the Best Western Motels.



America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Air Conditioned Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms.
World's Largest Service Stations - 55 Pumps, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Mike Roberts
Intermountain Tourist Supply
SC9978

The Jolly Roger - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Trpical Patio and swimming pool, completely air conditioned, year-round after dark entertainment in the Rogues Roos Lounge. Anchor Dining Room.

Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Ray Shertzer of Indianapolis, Indiana on May 19, 1958:

Sun eve
Arrived at 2:30 P.M. Had a smooth ride down & must say I enjoyed every minute of it. This is a picture of the place we are staying. Hello to Nancy.
Don & Dorothy

Haynes Lithograph Corp. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Number unknown



Welcome to the most unusual hotel on the Florida Gold Coast...The Jolly Roger with beautiful fresh water swimming pool with food and beverage service and chaise lounges on the pool patio. Nightly entertainment in the fabulous ROGUES ROOST.
Delightful view of the blue Atlantic from our world famous Crows Nest.

T. Van Valkenburg, Fort Lauderdale
Dukane Press
R23500



Enjoy life directly on the fabled Spanish Main. 100 spacious guest rooms, Riviera suites and efficiencies, each with private bath and a view of the ocean. Rogues Roost Lounge. Anchor Dining Room.
THE JOLLY ROGER A Gill Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Dunes Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada

Home of the "Casino de Paris" - Vive Le Girls! Sultan's Table

18 Hole Emerald Green Championship Golf Course

Top O' The Strip Cocktail Lounge

Dome of the Sea Restaurant

Matchless Convention Facilities

1000 De Luxe Rooms - 100 Suites

Atlas Match

One of the most colorful and luxurious hotels on "The Strip." Scene of lavish floor shows, exciting casino and fabulous dining.



The Fabulous Las Vegas Strip Looking north along the Great White Way of the West from the top of the Dunes Hotel, even the Caesars Palace fountains are plainly visible. This Broadway glitter emanating from the numerous multi-million dollar hotels, along this 8-mile strip, form an impressive sight long to be remembered.

Mailed from Las Vegas, Nevada to Miss L Brown of Rochester, New York on March 1, 1968:

Dear Lowes,
We had a beautiful day to go through the Mojave desert and it is a couplet of yellow, pink & orchid right now. Went to Calico Ghost Town will have so much to tell you. Your letters were most welcome. Going to see Hoover Dam next.
Miss you.
Love, Marion

Top O' The Strip
Certainly one of the most glamorous views in the world may be obtained at the Top O' The Strip Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - 24th floor. Never a cover or minimum charge. Name band dancing. Open daily from 12 noon to 4 a.m.

No publisher or number

Dome of the Sea Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
O, seafaring traveler... heed the ageless call of the mysterious sea... submit to the pleasures of the nautical kingdom - this Dome of the Sea - and gently please, to the seascapes in music of our Mermaid and her harp. Sample of the boundless delicacies that man has wrested from the great seas since time began, or those culinary delights shared in the great feasts of King Arthur's day.

Top O' The Dunes

Savoy Room Open 24 Hours

Sultan's Table

Dome of the Sea

Championship Golf Course

Aristocrat by Universal Match Corp.

The Greenbrier - White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

The Greenbrier
Outdoor Swimming Pool
White Sulphur Springs, W. VA.

Mailed from Lewisburg, Wes Virginia to Dr. & Mrs. H. LaMontagne of Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 27, 1958:

Oct. 27/58
So far I haven't done very well on sending cards - our first week was beautiful and warm but here it is cool and dull. We got to the tip of Cape Cod but were not too impressed - a lovely beach which would be nice if warm in summer. Mrs. Taylor can move slowly with a walker and looks pretty well for 99. Love to all, Connie