San Juan Motel - Anacortes, WA

I've personally spent some quality time in Anacortes, and believe it or not, this one's still there.

Arva Motor Hotel - Arlington, VA

Poolside cheesecake photos strictly encouraged.

Sundowner - Albuquerque, NM

"Engaging entertainment, dancing, cocktail lounge, epicurean dining....all confirm that positive feeling that everyone wants you to stay"

Oroville Motelodge - Oroville, CA

Only one car in the lot so far, but we're working on it.

Drifton Motor Hotel - Prince Rupert, BC, Canada

"You are a stranger here but once"

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'".

PIlgrims Inn - Belleville, IL

Forgive me Father, for I must have sinned for you to have delivered me to the Pilgrims Inn.

Cardinal Motel - London, KY

"Excellent restaurant". Who are we to be skeptical, right?

Ranchinn Motor Lodge - Elko, NV

Look closely and you'll see the "Roy Linden and the Whippoorwills" are playing the 24-hour coffee shop.

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.

Dorchester Motor Hotel - Poughkeepsie, NY

"Convenient to all industrial plants". No kidding.

O-Mi Motel - Chicago, IL

A classic boring motel that merits inclusion here with a great name.

Jump N' Jack Motor Hotel - Torrance, CA

"Centrally located for Vacationers" - to Torrance. Outstanding angled design.

Nampa Chief Motel - Nampa, ID

Defamation League alert! Features both the "Wigwam Steak House" and the "Pow-Wow Room".

Howard Johnson's - Council Bluffs, IA

When nothing else is right in the world, there's always HoJo's.

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. 

Bird-in-Hand Motor Inn - Bird-in-Hand, PA

"Your Hosts: The Smucker Family". Also features the bluest bedspread in all of creation.

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.

Desert Sky Hotel - Phoenix, AZ

And we're back! Sorry about the year-plus absence, folks. Stay on the ready for many more like this one in the weeks, months and years to come. Here's a 60s gem from Phoenix, "designed with an accent on vacation luxury".

Pelican Motel - Niagara Falls, NY

Motel Safari - Tucumcari, NM

"Winter Rates - Two for $6"

Radisson Motel - Atikokan, Ontario

It's clear that the Radisson hotel chain started from some very humble roots in rural Ontario, Canada.

El Rancho Motel - Lodi, CA

Pay close attention to the phenomenal sculpture out front.

Dunes Motel - Alturas, CA

Call the anti-defamation league! I can pretty much guarantee that this sign is long gone.

Thunderbird Inn - Mobile, AL

"Muzak" is listed on the back as an amenity, like it's a good thing.