Friday, December 18, 2015

Siesta Motel - Marathon, FL

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.

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

Parkview Motel - Gunnison, CO

Owned by Dody and Gale Meldrum. Wow. As with so many other 1960s marvels, it's all about the sign.

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"

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

USA Motel - Niagara Falls, Ontario


300 yards from the Falls. Maybe you were conceived in this motel.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Flamingo Motor Hotel - Tucson, AZ

Apparently a property in the "Dinkler Hotel Corporation". Also: "free teletype reservations".

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

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

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

PIlgrims Inn - Belleville, IL

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


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

O-Mi Motel - Chicago, IL

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