"Through town to the West". |
Enjoy an eye-popping gander at the fantastic North American roadside motels of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. I am an accumulator of motel postcards, and I've made it my life's work to share them with you here.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Ouray Chalet Motel - Ouray, CO
Check out the sleigh in the parking lot, and the sign: "We just look expensive". The card itself says "Switzerland of America" on the back. Ouray! Sent to Ferris Jordan of Oakland, CA (!). |
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Ranger Motel - Shamrock, TX
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ho-Hum Motel - Minot, ND
The Ho-Hum Motel! Even though it was in a little bit of rough shape, I absolutely had to buy it. Sent to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cummings in 1960. |
Monday, May 20, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Mustang Inn and Motel - Green River, WY
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Royce Lodge & Baths - Truth or Consequences, NM
This was sent by Elmer & Hilda Kratzer to their pals on December 12th, 1969. "Having a ball" in Truth or Consequences! |
Monday, May 13, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Dow Villa Motel - Lone Pine, CA
"Gateway to Death Valley". "You'll love our bedspreads" - nah, I'm just kidding about that second one. |
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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