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Showing posts with label X Marks The Spot. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Desert View Hotel and The Plainsman - Holbrook, Arizona

The Plainsman & Desert View Hotel - Holbrook, Arizona

One of Arizona's finest restaurants and Cocktail Lounges. West side of Holbrook on Highway 66. Adjacent to Desert View Motel, Holbrook, Arizona.

Mailed from Holbrook, Arizona to LTJG Bill Johnson c/o USS Rogers at Fleet Post Office in San Diego, California on October 5, 1967:

Wonderful! This is next door! See arrow 1. The sign of the place we're staying - Desert View.  2 is approximately our room. Behind the Plainsman of course!!! Wonderful!! I LUB YOU. R.

Bob Petley
53346

Manger Windsor Hotel - New York, New York

Manger Windsor Hotel - New York, New York


100 West 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas
New York City
300 Rooms with bath, radio and television. 100% Air Conditioned. Home of the Windsor Restaurant.

Mailed from New York 1, New York to Mrs. Nina Freeborg of Meridian, Idaho on August 1, 1964:

Dearest Nina & All, Just arrive 5:45 p, Eastern Time. Having a wonderful time so far. Glad to see your letter and thanks. So pleased to hear everything is coming along OK. Hope it continues. We'll be here 5 nites. What a city. Weather real nice. Hope our kids & all are OK. My sis was much better.

Hannau Color Productions
A Koppel Card
56470

Wishing Well Motel - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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

Friday, April 28, 2017

Sanders Court & Cafe - Corbin, Kentucky

Sanders Court & Cafe - Corbin, Kentucky & Asheville, North Carolina

Corbin, Kentucky & Asheville, North Carolina
HARLAND SANDERS, Owner-Manager
Offer complete accommodations with tile baths, (abundance of hot water), carpeted floors, "Perfect Sleeper" beds, air conditioned, steam heated, radio in every room, open all year, serving excellent food.

Colourpicture
14895

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wilburn's Motel - Chipley, Florida

Wilburn's Motel - Chipley, Florida

WIlburn's Motel
East on U.S. 90
The Old Spanish Trail
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA
Tile Baths - Innerspring Mattresses - Air-Conditioning - Panelray Heat - Television - Tel. ME 8-1850 - Mr. & Mrs. Wilburn Gainey Owners-Operators

Mailed from Chipley, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Wm. McPherson of Washington, Indiana on June 20, 1963:

6-20
Hello There
How are you? We are OK but really disgusted. Rained all the time we've been here. Supposed to load today. Don't know, tho for it looks like rain. Here's where we have been staying - where the arrow is. Hope to be home soon - Kaytes

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Wanakah Motor Court - Tampa, Florida

Wanakah Motor Court - Tampa, Florida

"Finest in the South"
14001 Nebraska Avenue
On U.S. Hwy. 41, Four Miles North of Tampa

Sulphur Springs Press
Mailing:
Rt. 1, Box 174-B Tampa, Florida

Wanakah Motor Court - Tampa, Florida

22 modern cottages, electrically heated, hot and cold water, private garages. All electric kitchenettes available. Double or twin beds, inner spring mattresses, private baths, radios and shuffle board courts.
4 miles north of Tampa, Florida
Route No. 1 Box 174 B Phone 32-3398

Mailed from Tampa, Florida to
Draegers of St. Paul 3, Minnesota on October 20, 1952:

We stopped at this place last nite. Just poured here. Staid in rained all day, we drove in rain steady from Cross City down. Shower b4 that. Going for breakfast and then say hello to Elvira and on to Sarasota came down thru Tallahassee. Fine road hardly any traffic. Lots after we struck 41. Love.
Dad, Mom

MWM Color-Litho Bursheen Finished
11,264F

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Town House Motel - Eugene, Oregon

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.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Southernaire Motel - Tallahassee, Florida

Southernaire Motel - Tallahassee, Florida

Downtown on U.S. 90
Tallahassee, Florida
97 Air conditioned units overlooking Florida State University Campus - Room Television - Swimming Pool - Private Telephones - Free Continental Breakfast - Three Fine Restaurants Adjoining.
Carl and Betty Henderson - Managers. AAA Approved. A Quality Court.

C Von Graveur by Walter Bowers


Southernaire Motel - Tallahassee, Florida

One Mile West of Florida's State Capitol on U.S. Highway 90
Tallahassee, Florida
Overlooking Florida State University, 105 air-conditioned rooms, color TV, FM music, direct dial phones, cocktail lounge, complimentary morning coffee. Adjoining fine restaurants. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Theodore, Alabama to Terri McFadden of Cleveland, Ohio on August 18, 1971:

Hi Terri, Well we here in Alabama & going down to my uncle's marine but before we go I thought I'd write. Today it's 94 degrees & couple days ago it was 112 degrees. I don't have much of a tan cos it's been raining. See ya later. Bye, Deb.

Westcott's Photographers
Dukane Press
R11917

Monday, March 27, 2017

Silver Spur Lodge - Dodge City, Kansas

Silver Spur Lodge - Dodge City, Kansas

Wyatt Earp at 14th
HUnter 2-2125
TWX 316-482-2826
Dodge City, Kansas
"High Plains Finest" 70 units with meeting room. restaurant. swimming pool and tap room. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Mailed from Dodge City, Kansas to Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Pierce of Middleton, Ohio on June 10, 1964:

Hi Folks,
We got to Jacks at noon & spent two wonderful hours there. He wanted us to saty but since it was so early & we wanted to see Dodge City we came on here. They are just fine & are really a nice family. Jr.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Pershing Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia

Pershing Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia

1428 Peachtree St. - at Pershing Point
ATLANTA 83, GEORGIA
Air-Conditioned - Free Radio & TV in all rooms - Free off-street parking. Adjoining Restaurant - Rooms & Apartments.
WM. J. FOLSOM, JR., Gen Mgr.

Mailed from Daytona Beach, Florida to Miss Sherly Henderson to Miss Mary Morgan of Youngstown, Ohio on September 9, 1963:

Hello -
Here is where we stopped in Atlanta for 4 days. Grand down here. Weather fine. Keep well.
Mr. & Mrs. E. Holmes

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Hotel Savery - Des Moines, Iowa

Savery Hotel - Des Moines, Iowa


Mailed from Des Moines, Iowa to Miss Mary M. Smith of Waukom, Iowa on September 28, 1911:

Dear Friend,
I got here alright and surprised my Sister. Will stay a week here. Hope you are well. Say helo to your niece Mary for me.
With Love from Maggie.

Hotel Savery - Des Moines, Iowa


Mailed from Des Moines, Iowa to Mrs. Anna Stockel of Oak Park, Illinois on September 12, 1926:

Dear Folks: -
Back at it again. Been out for a week and expect to be home next Saturday. Wish I were there now. This has been a long Sunday. Have written letter most of the days.
Love,
Nar

Hotel Savery - Des Moines, Iowa

A Boss Hotel
350 Attractive Fireproof Rooms with Bath
3 Air-Conditioned Restaurants
Complete Air-Conditioned Convention Facilities

Mailed from Mount Vernon, Iowa to Miss Phyllis Latta of Bennett, Iowa on November 6, 1951:

Dear Phyllis,
How's your C.A.T.? It was pleasant to enjoy the time with you on Friday. Saturday did it'd worst, don't you think? Hope you reached home and back to work safely.

Hotel Savery - Des Moines, Iowa

Now W.A.A.C. Headquarters

Hotel Savery - Des Moines, Iowa


Iowa's finest and largest Hotel. 425 attractive fire proof rooms, all with bath, many with TV and air conditioning. Three parking garages next door. Family plan, children free.
Air conditioned lounge, Coffee Shop and 24 Hour Food Fountain. Complete air conditioned convention facilities, three large ballrooms, experienced staff.
Another Friendly Boss Hotel

Mailed from Des Moines, Iowa to Miss Bonnie Ehlers of Paulina, Iowa on March 25, 1960:

Dear Bonnie,
I'm having a wonderful time. I though you would love to have another post card. Be good and have fun!

Associated Litho

Hotel Reich - Gadsden, Alabama

Hotel Reich - Gadsden, Alabama


Owned and Operated by
A.P, Reich Hotel Co., Inc.
under the direction of A.P. Reich
Each room with private bath, circulating ice water, radio, full length mirror; 150 car capacity garage connects with lobby.

Made by Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Number: 1214-30

Monday, March 6, 2017

Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York

Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York


Seventh Avenue at 31st Street
New York City
Opposite and connected by Underground Passage with Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal
1200 Rooms, 1200 Baths, 1200 Servidors; Circulating Ice Water and Refrigerated Air in all Public Rooms; Three Splendid Restaurants and Coffee Shop; Dinner and Supper Dancing; Closet and Full Length Mirror in every room; Bed-head Reading Lamps. Fine Sample and Display Rooms. High speed selg-leveling Elevators. Garage and Automobile Service.
RATES: Rooms (all with Private Bath) $3.00 and up.
Ernest G. Kill, General Manager
Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York

New York's Newest and Finest
Seventh Avenue at 31st Street
Opposite Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal
1,200 outside rooms, full length mirror, and bed-head reading lamp; two splendid restaurants, coffee shop and tavern, all cooled by refrigerated air; dinner and supper dancing in the Ballroom Room; sample and display rooms. High speed self-leveling elevators; garage service.
Rates: - room for single occupancy $3.00 and up;
room for double occupancy $4.00 and up.
R.J. Glenn, Mgr.
Haberman's New York Views Lumitone

Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York


Seventh Avenue at 31st Street
Opposite Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal
Baltimore & Ohio Motor buses stop at door.
1,200 outside rooms, full length mirror, and bed-head reading lamp. Two splendid restaurants, coffee shop and tavern, all cooled by refrigerated air. Dinner and supper dancing in the Ballroom Room. Sample and display rooms. high speed self-leveling elevators. Garage service.
Rates: - Room for single occupancy $3.00 and up
Room for double occupancy $4.00 and up.

A Lumitone Photoprint

Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York


New York's Newest and Finest
HOTEL GOVERNOR CLINTON
A FIELDS HOTEL
Seventh Avenue at 31st Street
Opposite Pennsylvania Station
1200 Rooms
All Outside with Private Bath, Radio, Servidor and Circulating Ice Water. Many with RCA Color TV and Air Conditioning.

Richtone by Steelograph Co., One Broadway, New York
No number

Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York

New York's Newest and Finest
HOTEL GOVERNOR CLINTON
Seventh Avenue at 31st Street
Opposite Pennsylvania Station
1,200 rooms, all outside, each with bath, 4 station radio, servidor, circulating ice-water, full-length mirror, bed reading lamp. New Circle Bar and Cocktail Lounge, and three splendid restaurants...Tavern, moderately priced Coffee Shop, Grill with Dinner and Supper Dancing, all cooled by refrigerated air. Sample and Display Rooms. High speed self-leveling elevators. Garage Service to and from Hotel.
ROBERT J. GLENN, Manager
10 Miles in 10 Minutes - 10 cents direct to World's Fair

Designed and Produced by Harry H. Baumann, 216 W. 16th Street, New York
Number 9-2392

Hotel Governor Clinton - New York, New York

A Kenton Hotel
Seventh Avenue at 31st Street
Opposite Pennsylvania Station
1200 Rooms
Telephone PE 6-3400
All with Private Baths, Servidor - Circulating Ice Water - 21' RCA TV - most with Air Conditioning.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Hotel Continental - Chicago, Illinois

Hotel Continental - Chicago, Illinois

42 Floors of Hospitality
505 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago 11, Ill.

Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Miss Edythe Feiwell of South Bend, Indiana on July 21, 1947:

D>D. Edy.
It is now 2 A.M. Monday. Hope you got home okey many - many thanks for the evening. Yes I am in room 1042 this place for the night. L--L-H-K-K. Geo

C.T. Art-Colortone by Curt Teich
Number under postage

Hotel Claridge - Memphis, Tennessee

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

Hotel Claridge - Memphis, Tennessee


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

Hotel Claridge - Memphis, Tennessee


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

Friday, February 24, 2017

Esquire Motel - Inkster, Michigan

Esquire Motel - Inkster, Michigan

Worth Driving To - On U.S. 112 (25911 Michigan Ave.) Just 2 1/2 miles West of Dearborn's Greenfield Village and Ford Plant. Only 1 mile west of U.S. 24. New ultra modern 20 units with electric radiant heat - TV - Telephone. Tub and shower bath in each unit. For reservations Phone Logan 3-4401. A Quality Court.

Cardcraft Greetings Company, Wayne, Michigan
S11733

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Eastwood Motel - Spokane, Washington

Eastwood Motel - Spokane, Washington

On U.S. 10 -
5502 East Sprague
Spokane 63, Washington
Forty modern units, hot water and electric heat. Sleeping rooms and kitchenette apartments. Ten minutes from City's center. Quiet and restful off the Highway. Telephone: KEystone 5-2416

Monday, February 20, 2017

Dixie Motor Lodge & Restaurant - Deland, Florida

Dixie Motor Lodge & Restaurant - Deland, Florida

647 South Woodland Blvd. Deland, Florida
Hys. 17 and 92
38 Modern Units, 100 % Air Conditioned and Central Heat. Swimming Pool, TV and Phones in every room.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Terry and Mr. and Mrs. Okla Terry - AAA Approved

Mailed from Deland, Florida to Mrs. Grace Knauff of Town Creek, Alabama on April 6, 1964:

Hi - We are staying here over Sunday having dinner with friends. Starting out again in the morn. We hope to visit with you on  our way back. More later. Evelyn & Eldon

Hannau Color Prod.
Natural Color Publishers, Inc., 665 Lincoln Rd., Miami beach 39, Florida
A Koppel Card
30663

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Creston House Motel - Battle Creek, Michigan

Creston House Motel - Battle Creek, Michigan

50 Brick Units at 504 E. Columbia between Main St. and the Riverside Golf Course, corner new M-66 and Business I-194. Attractively decorated and furnished units. Fireproof construction - Wall to Wall Carpet - Tiled Baths - Television - Air Conditioning and Swimming Pool. Telephone Reservations. Phone WO 2-9983. AAA Approved.

Lusterchrome by Tichnor Bros
K-16817

Stayed here during police recruit school days about 1969.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Colonial Court - Tonawanda, New York

Colonial Court - Tonawanda, New York

Buffalo's Finest Suburban Court
Colonial Court
On U.S. 62 & N.Y. 18 - 20 Minutes to Downtown Buffalo or Niagara Falls
Each Unit Has Tiles Shower-Baths - All Units Air-Cooled - Free Television and Radio - Open All Year - Simmons Beautyrest.
Reservations Suggested
Phone: TF 6-9850

Mailed from Tonawanda, New York yo Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lehaen of Bellevue, Ohio On July 11, 1963:

Wed. Eve.
Hi There,
Decided to bring the kids up to the falls and so packed a couple of bags and took off will be home by the weekend. Ginnie & Ray

Aurora Postcard Co.
10832A