Sunday, October 31, 2010

Trade Winds Motor Hotel - Albuquerque, New Mexico

5400 Central East - U.S. Highway 66
Interstate 40 - Take San Mateo Exit
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone 268-3333 TWX: AQ 296

81 ultra modern units - Dining Room and Coffee Shop - Heated Swimming Pool and one more for the kiddies - Individually controlled heating and refrigerated air conditioning - 24 hour telephone service, wall to wall carpeting, tile baths, tubs and showers. Free TV and Radio - Connecting Family Suites - King Size Beds - Room Service. Service Station. At the Crossroads of the Southwest.

Teen - May 1967

COVER: "The Surfer" way out look that's way in...

Friday, October 29, 2010

'65 Thunderbird Special Landau

'65 Thunderbird Special Landau

Unique in all the world.

'65 Thunderbird Special Landau

'65 Thunderbird Special Landau: It's destined to bring special magic.

Ford Thunderbird '59


Ford Thunderbird '59: The car everyone would love to own!

Ford Thunderbird '59

Ford Thunderbird '59: The car everyone would love to own!

Ford Thunderbird '59

Ford Thunderbird '59: The car everyone would love to own!

Ford Thunderbird '59

The car everyone would love to own.

Ford Thunderbird '59

Ford Thunderbird '59: The Car Everyone Would Love To Own!

'60 Thunderbird - The World's Most Wanted Car

'60 Thunderbird - The World's Most Wanted Car

A Thunderbird is Enchantment.
Like a wordless moment...like the first time you fell in love...like no other car ever made.

Thunderbird '61 Magic

Thunderbird '61 Magic

...defies weather, miles and time. Days are brighter, nights more elegant and every road is beautiful!

Unmistakably New, Unmistakably Thunderbird 1961

Unmistakably New, Unmistakably Thunderbird 1961

Thunderbird Country is the place where everything is magic

The Thunderbird '66 Touch

The Thunderbird '66 Touch

A speed control conveniently located on the steering wheel

Presenting the 1961 Thunderbird

Unmistakably new...Unmistakably Thunderbird

The Private World of the Thunderbird

There are three roads to Thunderbird enchantment for '65. Hardtop, Landau and the convertible!

The Private World of the Thunderbird

Thunderbird is one luxury car that thinks of everything.

Thunderbird for '65 - Unique in all the world

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Monday, October 25, 2010

Holiday Inn - Melbourne, Florida

2605 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
Phone: Parkway 3-3661 - MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Television, 24-hour telephone service, suites, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

Crescent Motel - Walsenburg, Colorado

Highways 85-87N & Interstate 25
Phone (303) 738-2435
Walsbenburg, Colorado

Air Conditioned - Room Phones and TV - Combination Baths - Recommended by AAA and Mobil Travel Guide
Your Hostess is EDNA GALLAGHER

Midtown Travelodge - San Bernadino, California

A Member of the World's Largest Network of Fine Motels
450 North "F" Street Phone: TUrner 9-0277

Adequate parking for boats and trailers - Air Conditioning - Electric Heat - Television - Room Phones - Heated Swimming Pool. 1 block to center of town.

Moon-Glo Motel and Chuck Wagon Restaurant - Lake City, Florida

4 miles south on Highway U.S. 41 - Air Conditioned - Electric Heat - Tub & Showers - 12 Units - Some Family Rooms - Swimming Pool - Restaurant - Room Phones. Phone 3222, Lake City, Florida

Stardust Motor Lodge - Idaho Falls, Idaho

Idaho's Largest All New Motorlodge. 105 Rooms and Suites. Coffee Shop, Dining Rooms, Lounge, Heated Pool. Near Downtown, overlooking beautiful Snake River.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Hi-Lo Motel and Cafe - Weed, California

On Highway 99 - Weed, California
The newest and finest in town. Accommodations for the tourist, traveler and sportsman.

Alas/Kon Border Lodge - Yukon Territory, Canada

Mile 1202 Alaska Highway
Yukon Territory, Canada
Dining room and cocktail lounge. Chevron products,
Modern rooms with bath.
"THE FINEST ON THE HIGHWAY"

Twilight Motel - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

5413 Carlisle Pike

6 1/2 miles west of Harrisburg, Pa. on US 11 opposite Mech. Naval Supply Dept. Room Phones, TV, A.C, Ind. Electric Heat, Comb. Baths, Fully Carpeted, Large Quiet Rooms.

Imperial '400' Motel - Helena, Montana

Aye, Royal Accommodations at Thr-rifty Rates

524 North Main Street
Helena, Montana

Caravan Motel - St. Augustine, Florida

Large sound proofed Rooms, 100% Air-Conditioned, Radiant heating, Television, Swimming Pool. Adjacent to Historical Points of Interest, On US Highway #1 - St, Augustine, Florida. AAA Approved. Member of Quality Inn Courts.

Taylor's Motel - Chemult, Oregon

Taylor's Motel
P.O. Box 59
Chemult, Oregon

Travelodge - Riverside, California

911 University
Riverside, California
Phone: 686-0590
Heated Pool - New TV's - Radio and Phone in Rooms - REDECORATED! - Beautyrest Beds - Kitchenettes, Air-Conditioned

Dunes Motel - Pico Rivera, California

7116 Rosemead Blvd.
Pico Rivera, California 90660

* Guests Coffee in Lobby
* Complimentary TV
* Phone in Every Room
* Air Conditioning & Heating in Every Room

20 MINUTES FROM DISNEYLAND

Rowntowner Motor Inn - Manning, South Carolina

Jct. I-95 & US 301, Manning, S.C.

100 rooms, connecting units, individually controlled heat and air conditioning. Color TV in every room. Direct dial phones, 2 heated pools, restaurant and lounge. Credit cards welcome. Near Lake Marion.

Trinidad Motel - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Tennessee Ave. Near Boardwalk
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Bedrooms - 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 Room Kitchenettes
* Cocktail Lounge
* DeLuxe Swimming Pool
* Free Parking
* Completely Air Conditioned
* Color TV in Most Rooms
* Elevator Service
* Free Chaise Lounges
* Golf Privileges

Sea Cloud Motel - Clearwater Beach, Florida

540 So. Gulf View Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, Florida

New, ultra-modern efficiencies and one bedroom apartments beautifully decorated and equipped tile baths (tub and shower). Air-conditioned. Heated. TV. Private dock. Mooring facilities. Free fishing boats. Sixty seconds walk to beach.

The card was mailed from Punta Gorda, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dunnett of Sadsburyville, PA on June 7, 1960:

This is our last stop. Arrived home Sun. at 6 P.M. and did it look good! We enjoyed ourselves but we enjoyed getting back to our little pink shack even more. Perfect trip down here. They had no rain all of Mat and none in June so far! Your ears should be burning! Love - Mother

John Milton Motel - Dewitt, New York

The gala swimming pool at John Milton Motel

Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge. 5 miles from Exit 35 New York Thruway. 5 miles East of Syracuse on Route 5. Full Air-Conditioned - Free TV and pool facilities. AAA Approved. Recommended by Duncan Hines. Member of Quality Courts United.

Holiday Inn - Statesboro, Georgia

230 S. Main St. - Downtown
US Hwy. 301 & 25
100 Units - Meeting Rooms
Air-Conditioned - Restaurant - Heated Pool - Free TV - Radio - Free Holidex Reservations

Writing on the back:

Trip South June 12, 1972
MlB, JAB, LC, JS,& MG
First day: Shbg. to Statesboro

Village Motel - Breezewood, Pennyslvania

US Highway 30 - 700 Yards West of Turnpike
Interchange and Near Interstate 70 & 126
BREEZEWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA

Tel.: Breezewood 735-9985 - Air Conditioning - Free TV - Ceramic Tiles Baths with Tub & Shower Combination - Individually Controlled Heat.
Edward Burtnett - Owner

Thursday, October 21, 2010

West House Motel - Gretna, Louisiana

Corner of Claire Ave. & Westbank Expressway Gretna, La. 70053

Just minutes from downtown New Orleans across the Mississippi River Bridge. We feature Spanish decor exposed beams, pool and play area. Color TV, F.M. Music, direct dial phone, individual heat and air controls in every room. One day laundry and cleaning service available. Complimentary coffee. Call us today 366-4311.

The card was mas mailed from Ferriday, Louisiana to Mrs. Rena Lehner of Wolfboro, New Hampshire on March 23, 1973:

Spent 3 days in New Orleans. Took a six hour boat trip on Miss. R. enjoyed riding along the canals. Heading for Vicksburg, Miss. now. Just heard that you have snow and high winds so don't think we'll hurry. Helen.

El Rancho Motel - Tacoma, Washington

9325 So. Tacoma Way
JU8-1737

On US 99 & 410 business route

TV, family accommodations, electric kitchens, hot water heat, tiled tub, showers, w/w carpets.
"Intentionally Courteous Service"

Boca Key Motel - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

529 N. Atlantic Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Tel: LO 4-4386

* On the Ocean
* Apartments - Efficiencies - Hotel Rooms
* 100% Air Conditioned - Heated
* Heated Pool
* Continental Breakfast
* Cocktail Lounge
* Dining & Dancing Mambo Room

Holiday Inn - West Memphis, Arkansas

US Hwys. 61, 63 and 64 on Missouri Street
210 Interstate Highway 40
The Viking Restaurant is tastefully decorated with gigantic mural panels depicting the ancient Norse heroes and the routes of the epic voyages of that era. You will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Valhalla Lounge.

The card was mailed from West Memphis, Arkansas to Ruth Johnson of Winfield, Kansas on April 28, 1968:

Dear Ones, We came this far the first day. Hope to get as near Jessup (sic) as we can tomorrow. We are having a wonderful time. Hope you are OK. Love, Mother.

El Trovatore Motel - Kingman, Arizona

1400 East Andy Devine St.
Kingman, Arizona 86401

Refrigerated Air Conditioned - Heated Pool - Good Restaurant & Service Station adjacent. 24 Hour Direct Dial Phones - Ample Parking for Trucks & trailers - Large Family Units. Most Credit Cards accepted.

Bel Air Motor Hotel East - St. Louis, Missouri

333 Washington Ave. - St. Louis, MO, 63102

Trader Vic's
Miss Hulling's

A Master Hosts Motel.

Dunes Motel - Alturas, California

511 N. Main St.
Alutras, Calif. 96101

50 deluxe rooms - Restaurant on premises - Direct Dial - Air cond. - Color TV

The card was mailed from Phoenix, Arizona to Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Hammond of Yucaipa, California on Feb 16, 1978:

Hi - We stayed at this motel Sun Nite. Last nite we were in Tonopah Nev. The gov't rented all the motel rooms. We sat up all nite in the hospital lobby, Hoover Dam & Las Vegas Today. We check in at 2 pm at Kings Inn in Sun City tomorrow till 11am 2-22. We've had some snow & icy roads. Saw two wrecks that required ambulance. Keep well. Love - Teresa & Ron

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

The finest in Phoenix, where the ultimate in resort hotel living is offered as "Luxury for Less"... 302 rooms, spacious banquet facilities surrounding azure pools and kiddie playground...Candlelight Lounge and Camellia Room for dining.
3801 East Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: 602-275-7878

Mailed from Phoenix, Arizona to Mr. & Mrs. John Berkhof of Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 25, 1966:

2/25/66
Dear friend,
We had a real nice trip and are enjoying wonderful weather here. We think "Valley of the Sun" is the right name for the area.
Sincerely, Cindy & Jack

Little America - Flagstaff, Arizona

248 Luxurious Rooms, Heated Pool, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop and Dining Room. Banquet and Convention Facilities. I-40 and Butler Avenue. Member of the Best Western Motel.

Ramada Inn - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Located on U.S. Hi-Way 66 & 54
Tucumcari, New Mexico
TWX 505-461-9614 Phone 505-461-3140

61 Beautiful, Large Rooms; All Rooms With Boy Beds; Heated Pool; Children's Playground; Coffee Shop; Restaurant; Cocktail Lounge; Handy to Service Stations and Shopping Areas. Full Hotel Service...Free Teletype Reservation Service.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Holding's Little America - Cheyenne, Wyoming

America's New Travel Center at the Crossroads of the West - Junction of I-80 and I-25 - 136 New Motel Rooms - Heated Olympic Size Pool - Coffee Shop and Dining Rooms - Cocktail Lounge - Banquet and Convention Facilities - Western Wear, Souvenir and Gift Shops - World's Largest Service Stations. Honor All Credit Cards. Member of The Best Western Motels.

Holding's Little America - Cheyenne, Wyoming

America's New Travel Center at the Crossroads of the West - Junction of I-80 and I-25 - 136 New Motel Rooms - Heated Olympic Size Pool - Coffee Shop and Dining Rooms - Cocktail Lounge - Banquet and Convention Facilities - Western Wear, Souvenir and Gift Shops - World's Largest Service Stations. Honor All Credit Cards. Member of The Best Western Motels.