Sunglow Motel & Cafe - Bicknell, Utah

Gateway to Capitol Reef Monument
Hiway 24, Shortest Route Denver to Las Vegas
Spacious, well furnished rooms, Air Conditioned ALL NEW
Room phones & TV
Large Dining Room, Full Course Dinners, Open year 'round. Fishing & Hunting Paradise. AAA Approved

Mailed from Teasdale, Utah to Mrs. Richard Straley of Salt Lake City, Utah on February 27, 1969:

Hi honey, I am setting in this place having a cup of coffee. We have about one more hour here then on the way again. Love, Richard.

L.L. Bunnell
Dexter Press
29519-C

Holiday Inn - Salisbury, Maryland

U.S. Highway 13 North
Swimming pool - Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations

Mailed from Sailsburg, Maryland to Mr. and  Mrs. Russell W. Smith of Boyds Mills, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1969:

Tues P.M. Oct. 7/69
Dear Lil Rust -
The ride down here was most interesting, especially the ferry ride across the bay. Do you see I enjoyed the Delaware from its breakwaters to its mouth, a most beautiful river. Hope you are feeling better and thanks a million for your kind hospitality. Apologies to Vic for not leaving and adios.
Love to All. Bro. Jim

Curteichcolor Card



U.S. Highway 13 North
Swimming pool - Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations

Curteichcolor Card
9DK-1271

The Mayflower - Washington, D.C.

"A Name of International Fame"
In the heart of the Nation's Capital on distinguished Connecticut Avenue, convenient to the White House, Government buildings, emassies and smart shops.
A Hilton Hotel

Lumitone Photoprint



Washington's most beautiful restaurant, featuring delectable cuisine in the international vein by way of continental delights and Oriental feasts. One dines surrounded by intimate Mediterranean decor, whilst strolling minstrels elevate the soul. Through all this luxury shines the most exciting surprise of all...the remarkable gentle prices.
For reservations, call District 7-3000

Mailed from Gaithersburg, Maryland to Mr. & Mrs. P. Castaldo of Revere, Massachusetts on May 28, 1969:

Hello,
The Mayflower is fancy carrying on.
Bobby Saladino visited us for 5 days. Had a very nice trip. We plan to spend 2.5 weeks in Reve & 4 days in Madison 6/30-7/20
Regards, Henry

The Butler Motor Hotel - Ottawa, Ontario

112 Montreal Road
Ottawa 7, Ontario, Canada
On highway 17-B East, 1 1/2 mile East of Parliament Hill. Completely air conditioned, Dining lounge - coffee shop - cocktail lounge with entertainment. Heated pool. Direct dial phones. Some units with color TV. AAA/CAA Approved.

Mailed from Ottawa, Ontario Mr. & Mrs. J. Water of Massadesie Lake, New Hampshire on August 7, 1969:

Pleased to get the report about Ma also we having a very nice time.
Love, A

Photographed & Published by W. Schermer, 4795 Pierre Lauzon, Pierrefonds, P.Q.
44961-C / D-1402

Ramada Inn - San Antonio, Texas

Loop 410 at San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Two minutes from airport. 200 beautifully appointed rooms. Swimming pool, 24 hour Coffee Shop. Airport Courtesy Car. Full convention facilities.

Mailed from San Antonio, Texas to The Willards of Danville, Illinois on October 30, 1969:

Met your friend Grace Garrels. Such a delightful person. She invited us to St. Anthony Club, & We took her to a writers luncheon at The Bright Shawl Friday.
Margaret & Val

Ramada Inn - Junction City, Kansas

Conveniently located on the Junction City - Fort Riley Exit of Interstate 70, a few minutes from downtown. The gateway to historic Fort Riley at the Midford Dam and Reservoir.
24-Hour Coffee Shop - Dining Room - Banquet Rooms (250) - 92 Rooms - Heated Swimming Pool - Free Parking - Free TV - Year 'Round Air Conditioning - Private Club - Free Teletype Reservations.

Mailed from Colby, Kansas to Mr. Low Swanson & Dave of Polk, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1969:

The Galloways & us left home July 12th - Drove to Louisville & Lexington, Ky. Had good friend there saw so many interesting things. Plan to be in Denver to nite - Spend a week around there Mt. cabins etc. My brother Jack there you recall. Been very hot.  108 degrees at 6pm here last night. Good Air Conditioner in Car - Elsie & Harry

The Allis Press

Phoenix Hotel - Lexington, Kentucky

Downtown Lexington, Kentucky 40507
325 attractive, air-conditioned rooms, Free Color and B&W TV. Free guest parking. Three dining rooms and two bars. Complete convention facilities with the Ballroom seating 1,000 at a banquet and many private meeting and dining rooms/

Copyright 1969 Published by Freeman Studios, Berrien Springs, Michigan
A Koppel Card
Number: 113775

Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky
325 attractive, air-conditioned rooms. Free TV. Free guest parking adjoining Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge. The spacious Blue Grass Convention Hall can seat 2,000 persons and comfortably serve 1,000 or more banquet guests. Many private meeting rooms.

Mailed from Sweetwater, Tennessee to Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Douglas of New Philadelphia, Ohio on March 16, 1968:

Fri Nite.
Hi!
Got the last room here tonight - big B.B. tournament! Waited for Phil to arrive so couldn't leave until 2:00 this P.M. Up early in the morn for a long day onward! Mother is exhausted tonight, will write again fro Fla.
Love - Bill & M.Ann

Central Advertising Agency, Inc.
Photo by John W. Barker
Henry McGrew Printing
Number: 610172

Olive Tree Inn - San Luis Obispo, California

1000 Olive Tree Inn
San Luis Obispo, California
4 blocks to downtown San Luis Obispo. At Intersection of U. S. Hwy. 101 and Calif. Hwy. 1. Halfway, Los Angeles to San Francisco on scenic Coast Route. Short drive to Hearst Castle. "Stuffed Olive" Coffee Shop, family units, swim pool, sauna bath, direct dial and color TV. Credit cards accepted. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Mailed from Thousand Oaks, California to Mrs. C. Ramsey of Cleveland, Ohio on March 24, 1969:

Dear Mam:
On the mane again - held a sales meeting tonite. Home tomorrow - then off to a 3 day convention.
Love Beth

Hotel Del Coronado - Coronado, California

Coronado, California
The majestic Hotel Coronado with all its charm, sets off this beautiful beach at Coronado. This community is noted for its fine beaches and luxury accommodations.

Mailed from San Diego, California to Mrs. Laurence Thompson on January 9, 1969:

Dear Helen & Mrs. Park,
We were with relatives in LA New Year's Eve and saw the Rose Parade Jan. 1. Have been in San Diego since then but we are going to Knott's Berry Farm & Disneyland this weekend. I will leave from San Francisco Jan. 19th.
Love, Peggy

Fred's Sunnyside Motel - Sarasota, Florida

One of Sarasota's Finest
28 modern units with TV, tile baths, steam heat and air conditioning. 14 overnite and 14 efficiency apartments. 2601 So. Tamiami Trail, U.S. 401-301, Sarasota, Florida.
Fred House, Owner

Mailed from Sarasota, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Gorin Kramer of Rockport, Indiana on May 1, 1969:

Got to here Sunday 3PM. Be Home Friday.

Oz Denney Color Productions, P.O. Box 12767, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Made by Dexter Press
27761-C

Fiesta Motel - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Tennessee Ave. near the Boardwalk
In the Heart of Atlantic City
Accommodations for 350 - Ultra modern units. Inside corridors - Executive suites - Family and Kitchenette units - Private terraces - Individually controlled air conditioned and heated throughout - Free TV and Hi-Fi in every room - Large swimming pool with sun deck and chaise lounges - Elevator service - Coffee shop and Drugstore - Recreation Room - Free covered parking - Open 24 hours year round. 24 hour switchboard service - Telephone on every room. Ice machine on each floor.

Copyright 1969 - Aladdin Business Service
A Koppel Kard
78858

Chateau Bleau Inn - Coral Gables, Florida

 

Your Prestige Address
Chateau Bleau Inn
Entire block at 1111 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in beautiful Coral Gables, Florida.
A complete downtown resort to relax and enjoy. Convenient to everything - Airport, Shopping, Theater, Bowling, Golfing, racing, Fishing and Coral Gables Famous Beaches. Pool - Patio - Coffee Shop - Dining Room

Mailed from Miami, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Lomozik of Hinckley, Ohio on February 28, 1969:

Hi Folks -
Sure having a wonderful time. Saw the Daytona Race & Cape Kennedy. Went to Frankie's house boat last nite. Temperature is 76 degrees today. Enjoying the pool here. Lovely place! We are going to stay a week here. Will go to Key West for the day. Love, Betsy & Frank Harvey

Brown & Bigelow

Ambassador Hotel - Los Angeles, California

Published by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee
Number: 27057

A Twenty-Two Acre Playground in the Heart of a Great City
Offers endless opportunity for healthful recreation - tennis, gold, and the wonderful Lido with it Sun-Tan sand bathing beach and crystal clear plunge, and the home of the world famous Cocoanut Grove.



A Twenty-Two Acre Playground in the Heart of a Great City
Offers endless opportunity for healthful recreation - tennis, golf, and the wonderful Lido with its Sun-Tan sand bathing beach and crystal clear plunge, and the home of the world famous Cocoanut Grove.




Home of the World Famous Cocoanut Grove

 

World Famous Cocoanut Grove at the Ambassador - A Benton Operated Hotel

The Cocoanut Grove at the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel - A Schine Hotel

Mailed from North Hollywood, California to Mrs. Blanche Lewis on August 20, 1969:

Dear Blanche: We are her to see my family again. We did not get out last winter. My 2 little grand children are adorable. We have been here 2 week & leave on the 28th for S.F.My sister & brother-in-law have a 25th anniv. on the 26th. We came by train & will leave by train - Drive to S.F. & leave from there. Hope you are well. - Gerturude & Morris

Mitck & Sons
Plastichrome by Colourpicture

STATUS: Torn down in 2005.

From Wikipedia:
In the pantry area of the hotel's main kitchen, soon after midnight on June 5, 1968, and after a brief victory speech in the Embassy Room ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel, the winner of the California Democratic presidential primary election, Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), was shot along with five other people. Palestinian immigrant Sirhan Sirhan was arrested at the scene and later convicted of the murder. Kennedy died one day later from his injuries, while the other victims survived their wounds. During the demolition of the Ambassador Hotel during late 2005 and early 2006, portions of the area where the 1968 shooting occurred were eliminated from the site. The portion of Wilshire Boulevard in front of the hotel has been signed the "Robert F. Kennedy Parkway".

The death of Robert F. Kennedy coincided with the beginning of the hotel's demise, hastened by the decline of the surrounding neighborhood. By the 1970s, the gang and illegal drug problems in the area near the hotel were already becoming severe, and worsened. Despite a renovation of the Cocoanut Grove in the mid-1970s, with the creative control of Sammy Davis, Jr., the property declined.

The Ambassador Hotel was closed in 1989 to guests, but remained open for filming and private events. A liquidation sale of the hotel's contents was conducted in 1991 by National Content Liquidators Inc. based in Ohio.

Grossinger's - Grossinger, New York

This is Grossinger's.



Dining Room

Terrace Room



Pink Elephant Lounge

New Indoor Swimming Pool

The writing on the back says:
Nov. 1969



Olympic Pool
 

Outdoor Olympic Pool

Tennis Courts

Outdoor Sun-Bathing in Winter

Grossinger's Ski Valley

Ride the Toboggan

Ice Skating Rink



Grossinger's Ski Valley

Grossinger's Lake



Grossinger Lake


Championship 18-Hole Golf Course

Ashley Oaks Motel & Restaurant - Valdosta, Georgia

U.S 41 North Side
Valdosta, Ga.
Tele. CH 2-6340

101 New, Completely Modern Units on both sides of the Highway. Central Heating - 100% Air-Conditioned - Room Telephones - 24 Hr. Service - Television - Restaurant on Premises. Crystal clear swimming pool with fresh filtered water. AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.

The writing on the back says:

3-1-69 North Bound
Real nice $9.00
Drove from Ochechobee

3-2-69 North Bound
Monteagle on R. 41 in Mountains. $8.00
Drove from Valdosta

Located in center of Ashley oaks Motel in Valdosta, Ga. Serving a variety of delightful and tasty food. Specializing in Steaks, Seafood, Southern Fried Chicken and Homemade Pastries.

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