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.
Friday, October 22, 2010
John Milton Motel - Dewitt, New York
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
Bel Air Motor Hotel East - St. Louis, Missouri, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
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
Holding's Little America - Cheyenne, Wyoming, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
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
Holding's Little America - Cheyenne, Wyoming, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
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.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tropics Motor Hotel - Blythe, California
9274 Highway 60
Blythe, Calif.
922-5101
60 Deluxe Units - A Sambo's Restaurant - Cocktail Lounge - AAA Approved - A Member of the Best Western Motels
* Fully Air Conditioned
* Free TV and Music in all rooms
* Room Phones
* King Beds
* Therapeutic Pool
* Billiard Rooms
* Game Room
Cinderella Motor Hotel - Shawnee, Oklahoma
Just off highways 270, 18, 177, I-40 and only minutes from downtown. 88 rooms and suites, meeting and convention facilities. Swimming pool - all rooms with TV and music - central heat and air conditioning. Glass Slipper Club, restaurant and coffee shop. Room service.
Telephone BR 3-7010.
Highway Host Motor Lodge - Montgomery, Alabama
Highway Host Motor Lodge - Montgomery, Alabama, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
50 modern units on U.S. Hiways 80W - 82 - 31
Swimming Pool, Free TV and phones in each room. Member of AAA, Congress of Motor Hotels, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diner's Club.
The Continental Inn - Lexington, Kentucky
801 New Circle Rd., N.E.
Our Olympic swimming pool with convertible sky dome, is surrounded by a controlled temperature Tropical Garden, and overlooked by a delightful Parisian style cafe lounge.
The Sands Motor Hotel - Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Sands Motor Hotel - Albuquerque, New Mexico, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
On Highway 66
5000 Central Ave. S.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Phone 5-7586
Sixty-nine De Luxe Units all centrally cooled by refrigeration and heated with hot water.
Visit our lovely Dining Room and Banquet Rooms. Telephone in Every Room. Heated Swimming Pool. The best of everything for your comfort and enjoyment.
Clyde Tyler & J.W. Davis, Owners
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Star Motel - Rapid City, South Dakota
For the discriminating tourist who wants the best
STAR MOTEL
27 Signal Drive
Rapid City, S. Dak
Accommodations for one to eight persons. Kitchenettes, TV, air conditioning, automatic heat, heated pool, tennis, playground, automatic laundry.
"Better because we care"
Bamberg Motel - Bamberg, South Carolina
Outstanding Guest Rooms, each with Private Bath, 100% Air Conditioned. Steam Heat. Private Swimming Pool, Near Excellent Restaurants. Telephone 4521, Ownership-Management. On U.S. 301 & U.S. 601, in Bamberg, South Carolina. AAA Approved. A Quality Court.
Yosemite Rancho Motel - Fresno, California
7117 No. Blackstone Ave. - Highway 41 to Yosemite National Park, 3 1/2 miles north of city limits. Fresno, Calif.
A fully modern, nicely furnished 22-unit, soundproof, and fireproof motel with tubs and full-tile showers. Individual cooling and heating. Some kitchenettes. Twin units, swimming pool, near good restaurants. No transport trucks or trains. Phone BAldwin 7-2775
"For the Discriminating Traveler"
Hi and Lee Garel
Royal Motor Inn - Lewiston, Idaho
1021 Main St. Lewiston, Idaho
Tel: SH 3-4501 (area code 208)
63 Units with every convenience and comfort for the traveler or vacationer - air conditioning, direct dial phones, heated pool - centrally located to shopping are and excellent restaurants. Located downtown. Salesman's display room - Executive Suites. A Member of the Best Western Motels.
Windsor Motel and Dining Room - Summerton, South Carolina
Windsor Motel and Dining Room - Summerton, South Carolina, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
1/2 Miles south of Summerton, SC
On U.S. Routes 301 and 15
30 large rooms tastefully furnished, steam heat, tile baths. TV in every room. 100% Air Conditioned. Putting Greens, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool, Children's Playground. Telephone 485-3215
AAA Approved. A Quality Motel.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Palms Motor Hotel - Las Cruces, New Mexico
"In The Heart of the Sunshine Belt"
105 Units - Dining Room - Cocktail Lounge - Room Service - Banquet Room for 300 . Charcoal Broil Steak Room. Color TV. Dancing Nightly. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Phone 524-1953 - PO Box 820
There's a warm welcome awaiting you at the Palms Motor Hotel in SUNNY LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
Los Angeles West Travelodge - Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles West Travelodge - Los Angeles, California, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
10740 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90025
Phone 213-474-4576
Convenient to Westwood, UCLA, Culver City and Beverly Hills. From Santa Monica Freeway exit Overland turnoff, go north to Santa Monica Blvd, (1 1/4 Miles). From San Diego Freeway exit on Santa Monica Blvd. turnoff, go east 1 1/2 miles to Overland Ave. Across from Mormon Temple, the beautiful building with the Angel Moroni statue.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Quality Court Motel Jamaica - Callahan, Florida
Quality Court Motel Jamaica - Callahan, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
US 1-301-23, Callahan, Florida
Air conditioned & central heat - Television - Room Telephones - Swimming Pool - 7 1/2 acres Landscaped with children's playground and Shuffleboard Court. AAA Approved.
Telephone 879-3451
Kenneth & Cecile Higginbotham
Owners & Managers
Riverside West Motor Hotel - Portland, Oregon
Riverside West Motor Hotel - Portland, Oregon, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
Portland's newest - Downtown - Air Conditioned - 140 Deluxe Units - Ample Free Parking - Color TV - Direct Dialing Phones, Portland's finest dining and lounge. An America West Motor Hotel.
50 SW Morrison Street
Phone 226-6833
City Side Morrison St. Bridge
Holiday Inn - Moline, Illinois
Junction US Highways 150, 6, 92 and Interstate 280
Ph: 762-8811 - AC: 309
253 Units - Swimming Pool - Air-conditioned - Cocktail Lounge - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations
Hilltop Motel - Niagara Falls, Ontario
967 Clifton Hill
Niagara Falls, Canada
Modern with de luxe units
Protected parking - Free TV
Fully air-conditioned
Manager, Louis Iannuzzelli
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Hillcrest Motel - Quinnesec, Michigan
"Quiet and Restful"
Showers or Tub Baths - Open year around. Three miles east of Iron Mountain on US 2 - Phone 3102J
Harlan and Joyce Larson, Owners and Managers
Friday, October 8, 2010
Holiday Inn Wilmington No. 2 - Newark, Delaware
Holiday Inn Wilmington No. 2 - Newark, Delaware, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
RFD No 3., Newark Delaware 19711
Interstate 95 & Route 273
Ph: 737-2700 - AC: 302
TWX: 302-737-1065
SWIMMING POOL - Free TV - Advance TWX reservations.
Ixora Motel - Homestead, Florida
Efficiencies and Rooms. Day or Week. 22 Units. Air Conditioned and Heated. Open all year. beautifully located on Highway 27 in the City of Homestead. Gateway to the Florida Keys and the Everglades National Park. Frank & Mildred Howard.
1021 North Krome Ave., Homestead, Florida
Phone 1896
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Motel Girard - Erie, Pennsylvania
16 miles west of Erie, PA on US route 20
20 brick units - Good beds - Radio - TV - Wall-to-wall Carpeting - Ceramic baths - Some Air-Conditioning. 20 minutes to Peninsula State Park. Phone for reservations - SP 4-4664
Valley Forge Motel - Downington, Pennsylvania
Valley Forge Motel - Downington, Pennsylvania, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
"Approved Motel"
At Downington Inter-Change of Penna Turnpike and Route 100. PO Box 101 - Downington, Penna. 14 Modern Units featuring Terrazzo Floors, "Air-Conditioning" and TV in Every Room.
Lakeview Motel - Superior, Wisconsin
On US Hi-ways 2, 13 and 53 near the world's largest Ore Docks. 12 new modern units all equipped with TV. Only five minutes' drive to center of city.
EX8-9968
2821 E. 2nd. St. Superior, Wisc.
Terry's Diner & Motel - Moosic, Pennsylvania
Terry's Diner & Motel - Moosic, Pennsylvania, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
Complete Menu, Steaks, Chops, Seafood served 'round the clock. Motel Rooms individually electrically heated and air conditioned. Telephones - Free TV. Route 11 Moosic, Penna.
Telephone Diner Diamond 6-3137
Telephone Motel Diamond 6-3420
Sands Motel and Grill - Dalhart, Texas
Dalhart's Finest
On Highway 54 and one block east of Junction US 87 and 385
24 Ulta Modern Units with Television and Radios, wall to wall carpeting, tiled combination baths, refrigerated air and steam heat, room telephone and heated swimming pool. Phone 249-2161. Member of the Best Western Motels. AAA Approved.
Capp Towers Motor Hotel - St. Paul, Minnesota
Capp Towers Motor Hotel - St. Paul, Minnesota, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
9th & Minnesota Sts. Downtown St. Paul, Minn. 55101 227-7331
Conveniently located in the Heart of Loop near Shopping Center, Churches and Theaters. All Room have Private Balconies, tub and shower baths, Air-Conditioning and have free television. Courtesy Parking. Unique Fire House Cafe and Cocktail Lounge in Motor Hotel. Convention Facilities. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Motel Somerset - Somerset, Massachusetts
Facing Taunton River. Junction of Routes 6 and 138. At the entrance to Fall River, Mass.
537 Riverside Avenue
Somerset, Mass.
Air Conditioning - Telephone - Television - Combination Bath and Shower in every room. Free Continental Breakfast.
Riviera Motel - Vancouver, Washington
5th and Main St.
Phone OX 4-8434
Heated pool, automatic telephones. 19" TVs. Refrigerated air conditioning. Sample and conference rooms. Bridal Suite. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Ben & Marion Franklin, Mgrs.
Albert Pick Motel - Chattanooga, Tennessee
3210 South Broad Street
U.S. 41-11-64-72 and State Highway 58
152 Air-conditioned rooms with TV (many rooms with Color TV). Restaurant, heated pool, direct phone & courtesy car to and from airport. Family plan. Ideal meeting and banquet facilities. AAA Approved.
Valentine Motel - Grand Island, Nebraska
3518 South Locust
Grand Island, Nebr. 68801
Hwys. 2 & 34 Junction, Close to Interstate
Quiet, New Units, Soundproof, TV, Air Conditioned, Phones, Carpeted, Shower/Tubs, Tile Bathrooms
Ramada Inn - Springfield, Missouri
2715 N. Glenstone Springfield, Mo.
On Interstate 33, U.S. 65,66,166
Telephone UN6-0811 - TWX 417-889-0184
150 luxurious rooms. Singing swimming pool, children's playground, cocktail lounge and 24-hour coffee shop. Complete hotel service.
The card was mailed from Spingfield, Missouri to Mrs. Sedoff Alson of Assaria, Kansas on September 2, 1969:
Mon. eve. We are here in Springfield Mo. this eve. So far so some of Ozark Mt. + all is so nice + green and looks like it could storm. Hope you'll have a good time Sun. Told Bud and Jo Anne, Love Alvenor & Sam. P.S. Corn is so tall.
Holiday Inn - Parkersburg, West Virginia
US 50 E and Interstate 77
Ph: 422-5401 - AC: 304
Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Swimming Pool - Free TV - Free Holidex Reservations
The writing on the back says:
10/20-10/21, 1970
Here while at the OVC lectures.
Tyee Motor Inn - Olympia, Washington
500 Tyee Drive
Olympia, Wash. 98501
This fine outdoor pool is centered in a beautiful courtyard, surrounded by motel units. New in 1971, the Tyee is one of the Northwest's finest motor inns. A Master Hosts Motel.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Diplomat Beach Motel - Daytona Beach, Florida
Diplomat Beach Motel - Daytona Beach, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
700 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, Florida
Tel. CL 3-2527
HEATED SWIMMING POOL
Directly on the Ocean - Completely Air Conditioned and Heated - Room TV, Phones, Radio and Hi Fi - Efficiency Apartments and Bedrooms - Tile Baths and Showers - Oceanfront Patio - Wienie Roasts - Shuffleboard and a Host of Seasonal Activities for your Enjoyment.
Southmoor Motel - London, Kentucky
"For those who care"
THE SOUTHMOOR MOTEL
Located on U.S. No. 25, North Main St., London, Kentucky.
New 23 unit motel. Tile baths. Choice of Air Conditioned or Air Cooled rooms. Abundance of hot water. Simmons equipped. Hot water heat.
Owners-Managers
Col. (USA) retired & Mirs. George S. Swanson
Phone VO 4-2402
Friday, October 1, 2010
Alas/Kon Border Lodge - Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory
Alas/Kon Border Lodge - Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
At Milepost 1202 of the Alaska Highway between Whitehorse and Fairbanks. Rustic lodge atmosphere. Large lobby with fireplace, dining room, cocktail lounge. Seventy-eight twin-bedded rooms, nearly all with private bath.
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