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| Kissimmee? No, I Kissa You! |
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, June 14, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Ouray Chalet Motel - Ouray, CO
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| "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
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Cloud Motel - Los Angeles, CA
Friday, April 26, 2013
El Rio Motel - Socorro, NM (Part Two)
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