Oh, that sign. It's why I bid to win this one on eBay. And I certainly hope that's co-owner "Mrs. Charles N. Greene" inserting herself into the photo there. |
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.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Siesta Motel - Marathon, FL
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Imperial "400" Motel - Everett, WA
Only interesting thing to note is that this Washington motel has a toll-free number, plus a different number to call from Texas. WTF? |
Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Capri Motel - Medford, OR
You'll be quite the pampered Duchess at The Capri, where "everything has been done to create the finest in motel living". |
Friday, November 27, 2015
El Capitan Motel - Gallup, NM
Mine was mailed June 29th, 1964. "Folks, arrived here in Gallup at 3pm. Plan to get up tomorrow at 6am and go to the Grand Canyon. - Tom & Carolyn" |
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
San Juan Motel - Anacortes, WA
I've personally spent some quality time in Anacortes, and believe it or not, this one's still there. |
Monday, June 22, 2015
Friday, June 19, 2015
Sundowner - Albuquerque, NM
"Engaging entertainment, dancing, cocktail lounge, epicurean dining....all confirm that positive feeling that everyone wants you to stay" |
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Drifton Motor Hotel - Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
Friday, June 12, 2015
Space Age Lodge - Anaheim, CA
Part of the glorious series of interstellar-themed motels that popped up around Disneyland in the 1960s. The back of this says, no kidding "Acclaimed by thousands as 'the finest motel'". |
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Monday, June 8, 2015
Ranchinn Motor Lodge - Elko, NV
Look closely and you'll see the "Roy Linden and the Whippoorwills" are playing the 24-hour coffee shop. |
Friday, June 5, 2015
Tam O'Shanter Motel - Las Vegas, NV
Zero in on the trio sitting by the pool. Looks like granny's a bit of a "third wheel" - and knows it. |
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Friday, May 29, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
Tiny's Motel - Reno, NV
Stunning design. My card was mailed February 16th, 1970 by an "MLB" to the Fabians in Lukasville, PA. Postage was 5 cents. |
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Bird-in-Hand Motor Inn - Bird-in-Hand, PA
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Mansion View Lodge - Sacramento, CA
Downtown, right opposite the Governor's Mansion. Check out the Midas sign in the back; they still exist and look like that across California to this day. |
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Desert Sky Hotel - Phoenix, AZ
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