"Fun capital of 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, 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
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