New Yorker Restaurant & Motel - Weldon, North Carolina

Route 301 - 35 Miles North of Rocky Mount, N.C.
85 Miles South of Richmond, Va. - 2 Miles South of Weldon, South Carolina
100% Air-Conditioned
Dining room and Fountain Service - Open All Year
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
AAA Approved

U.S. Route 301, 34 Miles North of Rocky Mount, N.C.
85 Miles South of Richmond, Va.
WELDON, NORTH CAROLINA
32 Ultra-Modern Rooms - Tile Baths with Tub & Shower - Hot-Water Heat
"AIR CONDITIONED"
Telephone: Weldon 9-8851
AAA Approved.

The Dunes - Daytona Beach, Florida

World's Most Famous Beach
1993 S. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32018
Deluxe units, Large Ocean Fronts. Fully carpeted. TV, A.C. All electric kitchens. Full size tubs & showers. Recreation Lounge with free coffee, shuffleboard. Opposite full service restaurant and shopping center nearby.
Make your reservations early!

Mailed from Jacksonville, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. G. Fritzsch of Wayne, New Jersey on February 1, 1984:

Hi,
Having a real nice time, the weather is just perfect 70-75. You would juts love it. I know we do. Hope all us well. Love, Helga & Don

Desert Inn Motel - San Bernadino, California

51 deluxe units right downtown
Desert Inn Motel
5th and "F" St., San Bernadino, California
Phone: TUrner 9-9763
Large, airy, sound proof rooms. Private phones. Free TV. Refrigerated air conditioning. Heated Pool. Complimentary Coffee. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Mailed from California to Mr. & Mrs. J. Jalinski of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 28, 1972:

Staying here.
Hi! We arrived night before last, already saw Disneyland, it was really terrific. We didn't see all the characters, we were on the Mark Twain boat when they had the parade, We made just about every ride & didn't even stop to eat, just drink because it was hot. We were there for 8 1/2 hrs. & really loved it. On the way back we we want to see Bedrock City in Ariz. where Flintstones are, we see the G. Canyon already. I just loved N. Mex, Tex. & Ariz. & Anaheim Calif. is very pretty. Well I guess will see you in a few days now. Love, Connie, Dick & Little Connie

California Motel - Berkeley, California

1461 University Avenue
Berkeley, California
Seven blocks west of University of California campus, 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco, 42 new modern units. Cafe adjoining. Television and phones. AAA Approved. Phone: THornwall 3-3840.

Mailed from Berkeley, California to Bruce B. Cohen of Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 31, 1960:

We arrived here about 8:30 pm (Pacific time) and are now going out to eat. We will visit the Univ. of Calif. at Berkeley tomorrow. We tried to call you Sunday morning our time. Will try again. Love, Dad. Rec'd card & letter from you.

Martin's Manor Motel - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Modernized Old Southern Colonial. Seven Miles South of Fredericksburg, Va., facing U.S. Highway No. 1, about 400 feet back. Tile Bath and Shower in every Room. Rates moderate. Featuring in Our Own Dining Room Fried Chicken, T-Bone Steak, and Virginia Ham Dinners. Also Restaurant on property Open Day and Nights. P.O. Address: R.F.D. 3, Fredericksburg, Va. Phone: Fredericksburg 9276-J1. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Martin, Owners and Operators. Member American Motel Association.

Mailed from Florence, South Carolina to Mr. T. Edward Benscoter of Shickshimmy, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1952:

It has rained all the time since we left. We are staying at Florence, S. Carolins tonite Tues. This picture is where we stayed outside of Redding, Va. Last night. If all goes good we will be in Fla. tomorrow night. Lots of corn & cotton yet to pick. Wheat just staring to get green since rain, a lot not up yet. Fred & Mary

Delaware Auto Court - New Castle, Delaware

Located at the Junction of U.S. Route 13 and U.S. 40
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
5 Miless South of Delaware Memorial Bridge
AIR CONDITIONED - TELEVISION
26 Modern Units with Tile Baths - Individual Garages
Convenient to Restaurants
Phone: New Castle: 3114
AAA Approved

Dutch Maid Motel - Woodbridge, New Jersey

N.J. Turnpike Exit 11 - Woodbridge-Amboy Exit 11.
Junction Routes U.S. 1 and N.J. 9. 22 miles south - Woodbridge, New Jersey. Largest modern motels near New York. 7- Air Conditioned Rooms - 70 Baths - Television - Good Restaurants. Sightseeing Trips around New York.

Holiday Inn Sea-Tac - Seattle, Washington

17338 Pacific Hwy. S. (U.S. 99)
Seattle, Washington 98188
260 rooms, Heated Pool, Color TV, Top O' The Inn Cocktail Lounge, Top O' The Inn Revolving Restaurant
Country Kettle Coffee Shop
Banquet & Facilities Up To 450

Red Horse Motor Inn - Dayton, Ohio

Five Minutes from the Center of Dayton
On U.S. Route 25 South
50 Fine Rooms - Completely Air Conditioned
Telephone in Every Room - Free Continental Breakfast
Member Quality Courts United and AAA
Telephone: OXmoor 3553
ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S TRULY FINE MOTELS

Note on the back:
Stayed here & saw Variety show
April. 28 - 57

Holiday Inn Lawrence Avenue - Chicago, Illinois

U.S. Highways 12, 14 & 41 North
4800 North Marine Drive
Easily reached by all main roads and only ten minutes from Chicago's famous "Loop", Holiday Inn - Lawrence Ave. featuring the Highlander Restaurant and the Highland Fling Cocktail Lounge offers the ultimate in luxury facilities.

Diplomat Motor Hotel - Washington, D.C.

New York Avenue and Bladensburg Rd., N.E.
Washington, D.C. - LA 6-1400
Located in the heart of the Nation's capital, The Diplomat has 200 luxury rooms and suits, an Olympic swimming pool, a cocktail lounge, ample parking and complete air conditioning. It is only minutes away from train, bus and airport terminals, the Capitol, the Washington Monument, Jefferson's Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Immaculate Conception Shrine.

Flagship Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida

Redington Beach
17040 Guld Boulevard
St. Petersburg, Florida
Right on the gulf...22 New, ultra modern, air conditioned units (acc. 2-4 persons); each consisting of luxurious "stateroom", deluxe "sleeping quarters", all electric "galley", ample "locker and chest" space abd private tile bath. Parking on the deck at your cabin door. Private Beach.

Mailed from St. Petersburg, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Walter Maage of Lyman, Massachusetts on February 18, 1954:

Hi Dear Folks,
It is beautiful here. We were on our way home in South Carolina and they insisted for us to come back with them. Will tell you all about it. Love, Dan & Jeri

Bon-Air Motel - Jesup, Georgia

On U.S. 301 and 25
1 Mile N. Jesup, Georgia
Phone GA 7-2018
34 Soundproof Rooms, Carpeted. Part Built in 1958 - large de luxe with dressing room. Shower or tub bath comb. Room controlled heat and air-conditioners. TV. Restaurant adjoining. Fishing Lake, Playground, Swimming Pool. Room Telephones. Owned and Operated by Mr. & Mrs. D.L. Madray. AAA Approved. A Quality Court.

Charlton Motel - Folkston, Georgia

U.S. Highways 1-301 and 23...In north city limits
Folkston, Georgia
Howard Johnson's Restaurant Adjoining. 26 new spacious units...Ceramic tiled baths, with tub & shower combination...Central heat, Air-conditioned year 'round...Free TV in all tooms...Wall-to-Wall carpeting...Member of Diners' Club...American Express & Hilton Carte Blanche...Swimming Pool.
Mr. &  Mrs. H.K. Rigdon, Owners
Otha Moody, Mgr.
AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.

Holiday Inn Kennedy Airport - Jamaica, New York

175015 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, New York 11434
Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Health Club, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge, Air-Conditioning. Color Television, Free Advance Reservations.

El Cochise Motel - Benson, Arizona

On Highway 86 East Benson
Benson, Arizona
First Motel on the right entering Benson from the East. Deluxe Units - Refrigerated Air Conditioning - Vented Panel Ray Heat - Free TV. Reasonable Rates, Open Year Around. Stay with us while visiting Old Tombstone.
Helen I. & Les Grimsley

Village Motel - Rockingham, North Carolina

43, Beautiful, completely air conditioned rooms with private tile baths. Hot water heat. Wall to wall carpeting. Televiswion in every room. Howard Johnson restaurant opposite. Telephone 4092. Mr. & Mrs. L.F. McCaskill Owners, Mgrs. AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.
On U.S. No. 1 and U.S. 220, 1/4 mile south of Rockingham, N.C.

Mailed from Augusta, Georgia to Mr. & Mrs. F. Vandervare of Erie, Pennsylvania on January 2, 1954:

This is where I stayed last nite. It's now 11:00 and I'm in Augusta. Not making very good time, Rain all the way. - Louise

Henry H. Ahrens



On U.S. #1 and U.S. #220
1/2 mile south of Rockingham, North Carolina
50 beautiful. completely air conditioned rooms. Television and guest dial phone service. Swimming pool. Bamboo Lounge (Bar). Restaurant opposite.
AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.
Mr. and Mrs. L.F. McCaskill, Jr.
Owners and Managers

Haley's Court - St. Augustine, Florida

39 rooms, New and Modern, Efficency Apartments with all Electric Kitchens, also Hotel Rooms. Fully equipped and furnished for Gracious Living. Some air-conditioned. Restaurant near by.
One block from Surf Bathing, Fishing.
5 Minutes from Historic St. Augustine
Quiet - No Trucks - No Trains
P.O. Box 1447 - Telephone 9284
Mr. & Mrs. Newton T. Haley, Managing Owners
Recommended by Duncan Hines & Ray Walkers

Crest Motel - Wilmington, California

1104 W. Pacific Coast Highway (U.S. 101A)
Wilmington, Calif. Phone TErminal 4-5738
An attractive, nicely furnished, 15 unit, carpeted motel with full-tile showers. Panel-ray vented heat and electric clocks. Youngstown Kitchenettes. Beautyrests. Radios. rooms with television. Enclosed playground and patio.

Lee's Motor Court - Nashville, Tennessee

1 Mile from the Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson. 14 Modern Stone Cottages, each with Private Bath, Tub or Shower, Innerspring Mattress, Radio, Fan Heat.
Restaurant, Sandwiches, Steak, Chicken and Country Ham
Service Station on Premises
AAA Approved. A United Court.

Texas Motel - Fairfield, California

Friendship Inn
Closest to Travis AFB
2259 N. Texas St., Fairfield, Calif. 94533
Free color TV, one and two bedroom apartments, weekley rates, Military discount, Ice, Credit Cards, Free guaranteed reservations.
Owner, Jim Edman, Western Realty

Riggs Motel - Dubois, Wyoming

On U.S. 26 & 287
15 Modern fire proof units, electric heat. Located west end of Dubois, Wyoming. Rock Capital of the Nation.

Grande Courts - Mineral Wells, Texas

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Sheraton Motor Inn-East - Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville East
at Intersection of I-64 & U.S. 250
(Shadwell Exit)
Luxury Guest Rooms, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting, Air-Conditioning, Color TV, Direct Dial Phones, F.M. Music, Lounge Area. Full Service Restaurant, Lounge, Swimming Pool, Banquet and Convention Facilities. Major Credit Cards Honored.

Sterling Motel - Clinton, Iowa

...the Friendly motel on Highways 30 and 67 at the southwest edge of Clinton, Iowas
NEW...Air-Conditioned...Hot Water Heat...TV in every room...20 ultra-modern Carpeted Rooms with phones and tiled tub and shower baths. One of the better motels on Highway 30.
AAA Approved.
Managed by Kenny and Helen Starns

1 Mile West of Clinton on U.S. 30
Clinton, Iowa

Surfside Apartment Motel - St. Simons Island, Georgia

Telephone 2354
Spacious apartments with two double beds. GE kitchenette, tiled bath with tub and shower. Completely air conditioned. Near eating facilities and adjacent to the island's finest beach.

Mailed from Sea Island, Georgia to Mr. & Mrs. William Harwood of Long Island, New York on May 5, 1958:

Dear Syl & Pete,
We loved seeing you both. Thanks for your letters and you, Pete, for your thoughtfulness in sending the Quality Court pamphlet. We moved one furniture nite the other house yesterday but are still sleeping in the surall place. We effect to start north June 2. There is so much to do here I am still sorting things out. Your lovely plant is still in bloom. Love to you both.

Del Webb's Kings Inn - Sun City, Arizona

10660 Grand Avenue
Sun City, Arizona 83351
Visitors bask in the sun and swim in the beautiful pool at Kings Inn Motor Hotel. The Inn provides all modern facilities, air conditioned rooms, and proximity to Sun City's four golf course.

Mailed from Arizona to Mrs. Robert Lester of Chicago, Illinois on October 14, 1972:

Hi:
We sold our home in Libertyville on Oct. 1, 1972 and we are to be out of these by Dec 15 or sooner and we are trying for sooner. Our home here is finished and it is lovely. Looking forward to the first winter here. Hope to be gome on the 18th and work to get ready for the move. WIll call you before we leave.
Love, Harriet and Harold

Shangri-La Motel - Weirs, New Hampshire

The Weirs Most Scenic Spot
On U.S. Rt. 3
Weirs, New Hampshire
Ultra-modern, fully insulated, soundproofed Motel with hot water heat; overlooking fabulous Lake Winnipesaukee and unsurpassed mountain scenery. Excellent Dining Room and Scenic Cocktail Lounge on premises. All sports including tennis courts and shuffleboards on grounds. Golf and Playhouse nearby. 1/2 mile north of Weirs Recreational Center. Tel. Endicott 65551.
APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN MOTEL ASSN.

Mailed from Laconia, New Hampshire to Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Schulze of Palisades Park, New Jersey on September 14, 1958:

9/13/58
Here are the best greeting from my vacation trip. The country is beautiful, & my cousin & I have a good time. Thanks for your card, we drove to Maine & back through N. Hampshire, Mass., Conn., & N. J. - Hanna B.



Lake Winnipesaukee's Most Scenic Resort
On U.S. Rt. 3
Weirs, New Hampshire
Truly a Shangri-La; with an unparalleled view of lakes and mountains - set apart with a unique atmosphere all its own. Shangri-La has 100 new motel units, an excellent dining room and a scenic Cocktail Lounge; all sports and recreation on premises, including swimming, tennis,, shuffleboard, putting green, dancing - Heated Pool.
APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN MOTEL ASSN. APPROVED BY CONGRESS OF MOTOR HOTELS, DUNCAN HINES.

Frontier Motel - Cortez, Colorado

1 mile east of Cortez, Colorado
U.S. Highway 160
New and modern DeLuxe Motel. 20 units - accommodating from 1 to 6. Beauty Rest Mattresses. Vented Panel-Ray heat. Gateway to Mesa Verde National Park and clode to good trout fishing and hunting.

Gulf Shores Motel - Clearwater Beach, Florida

401 Coronado Drive
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Phone 33-4112
New, modern, nicely furnished motel 1/2 block from the finest beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Equipped with beauty rest box spring beds. Central heating and air conditioning. Choice of units with or without electric kitchens, or hotel rooms. Tile baths with tub and shower. Cross ventilation. Excellent fishing, swimming, and sunbathing.
Owner Operated (Maurice & Marie Merz)

Blue Mist Resort Motel - Miami Beach, Florida

Directly on the Ocean
at 191 St. & Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida
Phone: Wilson 7-4434
The finest in informal and carefree living. Air-conditioned and heated. Private sandy Beach and large swimming pool. Rooms with completely equipped Kitchenettes. Coffee Shop and Cocktail Lounge. Complete entertainment. Surf Fishing from premises. Free parking at your door. AAA Approved.

Western Shores Motel - San Diego, California

Centrally located adjacent to Mission Bay Park and the Golf Center, San Diego County's only public golf course lighted for night play.
4345 Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, California 92109

Skyport Lodge Motel - Inglewood, California

5125 W. Century Blvd.
Inglewood, Calif.
ORchard 1-7634
1/2 mile east of L.A. International Airport, 1 mile West of Hollywood Park Race Track.
"CATERING TO THE AIR TRAVELING CLASS"
37 Luxurious rooms and kitchentte apts. Telephone and Free TV in every room. Heated swimming pool. Continental breakfast. Free station wagon service to International Airport. AAA and Auto Club of So. Cal. Approved.

Starlite Motel - Monterey, California

1298 Munras, Monterey, California
Ph. FR 5-2323
Located on Highway 1 between Monterey and Carmel.
Close to golf courses, fishing and horseback riding.
One of Monterey's newest and finest.
The Starlite has tastefully furnished rooms and suites
Television is available.
Heated Pool
AAA Approved

Lake Marion Inn - Summerton, South Carolina

On U.S. Route 301, U.S. 15 and 15A
One Half Mile South of Summerton, South Carolina
OUTSTANDING...DISTINCTIVE
Furnished throughout in Colonial Style with Tiled Baths - Steam Heat - Air Conditioned - Free TV - Dining Room Serving Delicious Food.
Telephone - Summerton 3755
AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.

Esquire Motel - Providence, Rhode Island

4

Miles East of Providence on Route 6
Opposite Eileen Darlings Restaurant
Tel. - EL 6-9000

Hacienda Motel - Yuma, Arizona

2150 Fourth Avenue
Yuma, Arizona
21 New and Beautiful Units
Television and Swimming Pool
Refrigeration and Heat

2150 4th Avenue
Yuma, Arizona
21 units - Lovely Pool - Individually Controlled Heat and Refrigeration - Free Television - Children Welcome - Excellent Restaurants and Accommodations.