Monday, November 29, 2010

Loop Motor Lodge - Ventura, California

3135 East Main St. on Highway 101
Ventura, California
We Welcome You to Ventura - "A Fast Growing and Friendly City". Convenient to All Point of Interest. - Fine Restaurant Next Door - Near Entertainment and Shopping Center. Tile Showers - some Tub & shower combinations. Radios - Free TV - Garages.
Phone Miller 3-3158
Your Hosts The Wrights

Bel Air Motel - Redding, California

46 AAA Approved and Rated Very Good units. Queen beds, Color TV and Radios available. In room coffee, Restaurant adjacent. Pool slide.
540 N. Market St.,
Redding, Calif.

Imperial '400' Motel - Eureka, California

1630 4th Street
Eureka, California
America's Fastest Growing Partnership Chain. All New! Heated Swimming Pool, Room TV, Phones. Free Coffee, Air Conditioned Rooms. AAA Approved

Black Hawk Lodge Motel - Coarsegold, California

30 Miles N. of Fresno on Yosemite Hiway 41
Coarsegold, California Ph. O'Neals, Calif. 17X0
Elegantly furnished and carpeted, delightful rooms with bath, electric heat, air-conditioned, nestled in the Sierra foothills enroute to Yosemite. AAA Approved. The Diners' Club accepted.

Palace Manor Motel - Ukiah, California

Lucky Me!
Enjoying luxury living at the
PALACE MANOR MOTEL
Ukiah, California
Here I have television, swimming, continental breakfast, air-conditioning, 24 hour room phone and clerk service. All at no extra charge. And the rooms! --- The best in Simmons Theme Furniture.
Don't you wish you were here?
A Member of the Best Western Motels.

The writing on the back says:
8-4-58
Mabel and Mark stayed here overnight.
Price $12.00
twin beds
television
air conditioned
cont. breakfast.
swim. pool.
Very good - Mark.

Lu-Ann Motel - Ukiah, California

1400 N. State St. (Hwy. 101)
Ukiah, CA 95482
N. State St. Exit off Freeway

Ukiah's most complete one-stop motel. 56 deluxe units with queen bedrooms, TV, stereo music, phones, courtesy coffee and family units with kitchens. Shuffleboard, heated pool, restaurant, service stations and bowling alley. Phone: (707) 462-8873
AAA Approved - Member of the Friendship Inns of America.

Bay Bridge Travelodge - Oakland, California

On the approach to Bay Bridge
584 West MacArthur Blvd., US Highway 50
Oakland, California
Telephone: Humboldt 3-5010
Recommended by: AAA, Duncan Hines, Automobile Club of Southern California

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Motel LaBelle - Sidney, Ohio

Sidney, Ohio, on U.S. 25, one and one-half miles north of city limits. Ultra modern accommodations. "The rest of your life."
Owned and operated by
Ralph and Grace Baumgardner
For Reservations, Phone 8555-1

Belco Motor Court & Restaurant - Emporia, Virginia

U.S. Route #301 - 1mile South of EMPORIA, VIRGINIA
32 New spacious modern air conditioned rooms, each fully carpeted with Ceramic tile baths. Large Guest Lounge with television and air conditioned dining room on premises. Television in each room.
Telephone: 3200
AAA Approved. A Quality Court.

Gettysburg Motor Lodge - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Phone ED 4-1103
Located 1 mile South on U.S. 15 in Gettysburg, Penna. Excellent Accommodations in a New and Attractive Colonial Brick Motel. Units are Quiet and Comfortable, having Central "Air-Conditioning" and Heating, TV and Phones, Tile Baths and Carpeting. GIFT SHOP. Ideally located within walking distance to all Gettysburg's Major attractions and Excellent Restaurants. AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.

Towne House Motor Inn - Rochester, New York

The Magnificent New
TOWN HOUSE MOTOR INN
Mt. Hope and Elmwood Avenues
ROCHESTER 20, N.Y.
Use N.Y. State Thruway Exit 46
Complete hotel facilities. Rochester's only fireproof Inn. Restaurant and cocktail lounge. Air conditioned. TV. 24-hour switchboard service. Meeting rooms. 5 minutes from downtown Rochester. 138 rooms.

Town House Motel - Salt Lake City, Utah

245 West on North Temple St.
Phone (801) 532-7200
One of Salt Lake City's finest motels located just 2 blocks from the downtown area and the world famous Temple Square. For your pleasure - Heated Swimming Pool - Direct Dial Phones - Color TV - Radios - and ice. Member of the Friendship Inns of America.

General Kearny Inn - Kearny, Arizona

GENERAL KEARNY MEMORIAL DINING ROOM

On Highway 177, 23 Miles South of Superior. 47 Beautifully Furnished Rooms - Refrigerated Air Conditioning - Climatized Swimming Pool - Shuffle-board - Room Service - Standard Rates Year Around. Coffee Shop - Cocktail Lounge - Dining Room. American Express andCarte Blanche Accepted

Friday, November 26, 2010

Lytton Pines Motel - Lytton, British Columbia

Lytton Pines Motel is host to hunting, lake and steelhead fishing, and Jade hunting.
17 Deluxe Units, TV, Lounge, Service Station & Cafe.
Box 87, Lytton, B.C

Travelodge - Vancouver, British Columbia

1304 Howe Street
Vancouver 1, B.C. Canada
Telephone MUtual 2-2767
Swimming Pool, Phones, Free Coffee, Radio, Television. AAA Approved.
Corner of Granville St., & Drake St.

Doric-Howe Motor Hotel - Vancouver, British Columbia

1060 Howe, Van. B.C.
(Downtown Vancouver)
HOTEL COMFORT-MOTEL INFORMALITY
FULL LOUNGE & DINING FACILITIES
BANQUET FACILITIES AND MEETING ROOMS - SWIMMING POOL - FREE PARKING - TV & RADIO

Courtesy Inn Motel - Kamloops, British Columbia

1773 Trans-Canada Hwy. East, Kamloops, B.C.
28 Deluxe Units, TV, air conditioning, thermostat-controlled heat, combination baths, heated swimming pool, playground, licensed restaurant on location. "COURTESY" is our Motto.

Plaza Motor Hotel - Kamloops, British Columbia

405 Victoria St.,
Kamloops, B.C., Canada

A complete hotel service. Member of AAA and CAA recommended by Duncan Hines. 100 units, TV, Dining Room, coffee shop, banquet room. Fully licenced. Ample off the the street parking. During the summer months, Kamloops offers EXCELLENT fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing. In the fall, there is always good hunting. Winter offers skiing, ice skating and ice fishing. Plan your vacation now and make your reservation at the PLAZA MOTOR HOTEL.

Mailed from Kamloops, British Columbia to Mark & beth Anthony of Niles, Michigan on July 25, 1964:
Saturday - July 25th, '64
Hi Gang!
We are just ending up our trip to Sask. and it was enjoyable. Uncle Valdi rode us to Mozart and he stayed there while we went to Leask and visited Joyce's folks. We drove over 1500 miles in Saskatchewan.
Love,
Joyce, Julie, Mark & Gordon

Town House Motel - Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Highway 7-51-67-8
Arkadelphia, Ark.
Swimming Pool-TV-Phones-Restaurant
CHapel 6-6792
Owner - R.N. Shinn

Holiday Inn - Arkadelphia, Arkansas

P.O. Box 450 - Telephone 246-5831
Interstate 30 - Hwy 7-67
Air-Conditioning - Restaurant - Swimming Pool - Free TV and Holidex Reservations

The writing on the back says:
Little Rock, Arkansas
280 Miles
5 Oct 1968 - Saturday

Jordan's Cottages - West Memphis, Arkansas

Sleep in safety and comfort without extravagance, all modern steam heated fireproof cottages, open all year. All tile baths, We service your car while you sleep. Mail, phone and Western Union Service. Owned & operated by Mr. & Mrs. George C. Jordan. Phone 175.

The card was mailed from Memphis, Tennessee to Mrs. M.H. Ferguson of Duncan, Oklahoma on September 18, 1942:

Hear is where we spent the night. We are having a grand time but it is raining all time hear. We were in rain all day yesterday. Love, Fran & Eva.

Holiday Inn - Hot Springs, Arkansas

1125 E. Grand Ave. Hw 70
Ph: Na 4-3321, AC: 501, TWX: 501-623-8063
Swimming Pool - Air-Conditioned - Restaurant

The card was mailed from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas to Mrs. Walter A. Stine of Lawrence, Kansas on October 22, 1963:

Hi All -

Arrived Sunday night about 7:30 - no car trouble. Just relaxing and enjoying the sights. Will drop you a line when we get home - Elaine & John

Rainbow Motel - Morrilton, Arkansas

Highway No. 64
Morrilton, Arkansas
Air-conditioned - Free TV - Vented Heat. Near famous Petit Jean State Park

Arkansas Traveler Hotel Court - Little Rock, Arkansas

Located in Little Rock on US Highway 67-70
32 attractively decorated spacious rooms and family units - all complete with telephone - television - radio - central plant AIR-CONDITIONING & HEATING tile baths and wall-to-wall carpeting. CAFE, SWIMMING POOL. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels
Telephone LO 5-1569
TWX No. LR 354

The card was mailed from Little Rock, Arkansas to Mr. & Mrs. Earl Brunger of Charlottesville, Virginia
on July 10, 1960:

Dearest folks-
Cookies really made a hit. Spent last night with Art in Nashville - Saw his office - Off to Memphis & here in L. Rock tonite - Off to Dallas tomorrow. Rite hot - Love - All of us

Holiday Inn Southwest - Little Rock, Arkansas

US Highways 67 & 70
Interstate Highway 30
8001 New Benton Highway
Featuring the Iron Gate Restaurant, the Coffee House, and the Stein Room, Holiday Inn Southwest offers you comfort, convenience and service.
Tel: LO 5-0111, AC: 501

There is handwriting on the back that says:
5 Oct Sat Executive Suite Pull Out Single Bed.

Graceland Court - Henderson, Arkansas

Henderson, Ark.
on Lake Norfork
Ultra modern sleeping and housekeeping units, on U.S. 62, one half mile East of Free Ferry. Private Pool, T.V. & air conditioning in each unit. Large playground, shuffleboard, swings. Private road to lake and dock. Near commercial dock, boats, motors, guided, Cafes and stores. For reservations phone 501-488-5165.

Copyright 1964

Park Plaza Motel - Texarkana, Arkansas

Texarkana, Ark.-Tex., East 7th at Hickory

On U.S. Hwys 67-71-82, 2 minutes from downtown. Phone 222767. 85 lovely rooms and suites. Year-round guest control air-conditioned. Swimming pool and playground. Room phones, T.V. radios, room service. Town House Restaurant on premises.

Also affiliated Park Plaza Motels in Fort Worth, Amarillo, Raton, Flagstaff, St. Louis, Town Park in Memphis, Belmont in Dallas, Catalina in Wichita Falls.

West Memphis Motel - West Memphis, Arkansas

Located on US 70 & 79 in City
West Memphis, Ark.

All rooms have Steam Heat - Air-Conditioning - TV & Tel. Connecting Service Station & Convenient Restaurants. Phone RE5-1434

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Arcadia Lodge - Kingman, Arizona

On U.S. 66 five blocks East of Business Center
Kingman, Arizona Telephone BLUE 38
Consists of 47 nicely furnished, air-cooled and steam heated units. Tile baths, combination tub and shower. Healthful climate (no humidity), night always cool; purest water. Excellent restaurant and service station adjacent to the Lodge. Easy driving distance to Grand Canyon, Boulder Dame and Lake Mead, Davis Dam and Lake Mohave. 359 miles to Los Angeles
484 miles to Albuquerque

La Hacienda Motor Hotel - Nogales, Arizona

Filtered Swimming Pool
1118 North Grande Ave...US highway 89
NOGALES, ARIZONA
ATwater 7-2781...Cooled by refrigeration. Ceramic Tiled Baths, with Tub & Shower Combination. Radiant Heat, individually controlled. Wall to Wall Carpeting. Restaurant Adjoining. We honor American Express Credit Cards. Member of Congress of Motor Hotels and American Motor Hotel Association.

Belaire Motel - Williams, Arizona

Williams' Newest!
West Highway 66, Williams, Arizona
Gateway to Grand Canyon

26 Luxurious Units - Combination Tub - Showers all units - Refrigerated - Individually Controlled Heat - Free TV - Magic Mattress Vibrators - Restaurants Nearby. AAA Approved.

Home on the Range Motel - Bowie, Arizona

Highway 86

Giant Kachina dolls welcome the motorist to the sun kissed patio, where the green lawn and sunken lily pools make an oasis in the desert.

Lookout Lodge - Tombstone, Arizona

Highway 80 West

Tombstone's Newest & Finest Luxury Motel at reasonable rates, Individually Controlled Refrigeration and Heating, Heated Pool, Telephones, Free TVs, and carpeted. Continental Breakfast Served. Located on a Hill Overlooking Historic Tombstone.

"The Town Too Tough To Die"

Hill Top Motel - Kingman, Arizona

On U.S. East 66 and 93, Kingman, Arizona
Phone: Blue 534
28 new units, each with thermostatically controlled air-conditioning, and vented heat baths with tub and shower combination. TV in all units. Most scenic view in Kingman. Eleanor and George Allan, Your Hosts. AAA Approved. A Superior Motel.

Mailed from Kingman, Arizona to Mrs. M.H. Ferguson of Duncan, Oklahoma on May 18, 1960:
Dear Mom -
We arrived here after driving 624 miles from Santa Rosa and I'm not too pooped. We listened to Okla City weather report and hope you didn't get caught in any storm when you went to Chicasha, I'll call you when we get home.
Love - M-F & F.

Arizona Winter Garden Motel - Mesa, Arizona

131 E. Main Street
Mesa, Arizona
US 60-70-80-89 East

25 Units - cooled by refrigeration - panel ray heat - Kitchenettes - 7 apts. - wall to wall carpets - heated and filtered pool - TV in rooms. American Express. Dan & Loretta Wilson, Managers.

Hiway Host Motel - Mesa, Arizona

1260 West Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201
Heated Pool - Kitchenettes - Hotel Rooms - TV in Rooms - Refrigerated - Wall-to-Wall carpeting - Close to Shopping Center - Shuffleboard - Close to restaurant.
Leonard & Ellen Hunt, Owners & Managers

Monument Valley Holiday Inn - Kayenta, Arizona

Located in the heart of the largest Indian Reservation in the United States, All comforts and conveniences found at every Holiday Inn. Tasty food, air conditioned and heated, direct dial phones. Browse in our unique Arts & Crafts Gift Shop.
Nearby attractions: Monument Valley, Mystery Valley, Hunts Mesa, Blue Canyon, White Mesa Hoskinni Mesa, and many others.

Caravan Inn East - Phoenix, Arizona

Caravan Inn East
3323 East Van Buren - Phoenix

Phoenix' most modern inn on Highway 60-70-80 combines motor hotel convenience with metropolitan hotel service. Phoenix and Scottsdale shopping centers are close by. The Oasis, intimate restaurant and cocktail lounge in Caravan Inn East, is one of Phoenix' most popular dining places.

Oxford Motel - Reno, Nevada

111 Lake Street, Reno, Nevada 89501
Phone (702) 786-3170
27 New deluxe units - downtown Reno - 1 block from casino center. Phones - free TV - coffee and ice - heating and air conditioning with individual control - tub/shower combination.

The Arizona Motel - Phoenix, Arizona

2625 E. Van Buren
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone BR 5-4662

Heated Pool - Free T.V. - Tiled Showers - Sleeping Units and Kitchenettes - Wall to Wall carpet - Air Conditioned - Panel Ray Heat - "Your Home While Visiting in the Valley of the Sun."

Nomad Motel - Ashfork, Arizona

On US Hwy. 66
West side of Ashfork, Ariz.

26 modern refrigerated rooms, electric heat, free TV-telephone service in rooms, Coffee Shop. We will make free reservations for you at the following motels:

Nomad Motel - Seligman, Ariz.
Nomad Motel - Needles, Calif.
Flamingo Motel - Phoenix, Ariz.

Kelly Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

Courteous Service
424 West Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone 258-4821

Empress Motel - Allendale, South Carolina

U.S, Highway 301...1 Mile South of Allendale, South Carolina
Telephone 584-2858...50-100% Central Air-Conditioned and Heated Units. TV in Lobby and Rooms...Swimming and Wading Pools...Spacious Playground...Restaurant Adjoining. Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Mays, Mgrs.

The card was mailed on February 18, 1965 from Allendale, SC to Miss Bonnie Boyes of Interlocken, NY:
Hi Every One -
Here at 6 PM five miles from Georgia. Rained all day from N.C. all through S.C. Dad standing up very good. About 400 mi. from Laurel. Feel all the rest.
Granny, Deek & Poppie

Minuet Manor Motel and Dining Room - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Minuet Manor Motel and Dining Room
Rt. 220 5 Miles N. Altoona, PA
Pepper Mills ala Minuet!

World's largest collection of unique pepper mills, ranging in size for 3 inches to 7 feet 6-inches. Just one of the many memorable pleasures in store for you at the Minuet Manor is being served freshly ground pepper from this outstanding collection.

Western Hills Motel & Coffee Shop - Flagstaff, Arizona

1/2 Mile East of Flagstaff, Arizona
ON US Hiway 66

29 beautifully furnished rooms with phones and piped Music in rooms.
Radiant water heat, all-glass showers and tubs, wall-to-wall carpets. Owner-operated Restaurant specializing in Easter Prime rib and steaks. Patio and playground. Phone: FLagstaff 1525.

Western Hills Motor Hotel - Flagstaff, Arizona

On US 66 in east Flagstaff
Comfortable Family Units - Free TV - Switchboard Service - Coffee Shop.

The card was mailed from Long Beach, California to Mr. & Mrs. E.C. Carter of Gilman City, Missouri on February 28, 1962:

Dear Folks,
We arrived here yesterday at Marilyn's around 5:30. We drove in snow for 120 mi. after we left Flagstaff. Sure was a lot of snow. 16 inches & still snowing. Marilyn & the children are fine. We are fine. Love - Hubert & Marion

Romney Motor Hotel - Yuma, Arizona

300 E. 32nd Street
Telephone 602-782-4501
Located on Hwy. 80 East of the Bend. Featuring Heated Pool, Kiddies' Pool, Dial Phones, 24-Hour Switchboard, 1-Day Laundry, Queen Size Beds, Gift Shop, Free Color TV, Room Service, Courtesy Transportation, Cocktail, Lounge, Entertainment, Dancing, Convention Facilities, Beauty Shop, Dining Room, Coffee Shop, and Spacious Modern Rooms

Andrew Motor Lodge - Jasper, Alberta

P.O. Box 850, Jasper, Alberta, Canada
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies
Open the year round - distinctive accommodation moderately priced - excellent cuisine.

The Highlander Motor Hotel - Calgary, Alberta

Located on the Trans Canada Highway (16th Ave. and 17th St. NW) - minutes from downtown, in the vicinity of multi-million dollar shopping centre - Jubilee Auditorium - McMahon Stadium - University Airport - Foothills Hospital. Features: 100 modern rooms - superb licenced dining - heated pool - parking for 250 cars.

Frontier Motel - Flagstaff, Arizona

One Mile East of Flagstaff, on Hwy. 66 and 89.
26 Brand New De-Luxe Units with Individually Controlled Heat, Tubs and Showers - Room Phones, TV and Radio - Refrigeration - Heated Swimming Pool.
AAA Approved.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith, Owners