3rd and Barrow
Anchroage, Alaska
Phone: (907) 272-7561
90 Units - Central Baseboard Heat - Radios - Television - Direct Dial Telephones - Elevator - Coffee Shop, Dining Room and Cocktail Lounge - Ample Parking. Located in downtown Anchorage close to shopping, theatres and business activities.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Travelodge - Anchorage, Alaska
The New Biltwel - Phoenix, Arizona
4301 North 24th Street - Phoenix, Arizona
80 De Luxe Completely Furnished Apartments - Units in the Valley of The Sun. All size suites - rooms. Five Acres of Recreational Entertainment.
By Day, Week, Month or Year.
Room Phones - TV
Monday, November 22, 2010
Capri Apartment Motel - St. Petersburg Beach, Florida
Capri Apartment Motel - St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
3900 Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida
New, Modern Apartments and Motel Rooms. Directly on the Gulf of Mexico
Mission Valley Travelodge - San Diego, California
Mission Valley Travelodge - San Diego, California, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
1201 W. Hotel Circle
San Diego, California 92110
Telephone: (714) 297-2271
100 beautifully furnished accommodations. Direct dial telephones. Individual Heat & Air Conditioning. TV, Radios, Background Music. Heated Swimming & Wading Pools. Coffee Shop, Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge.
Located near San Diego Stadium, Sports Arena, Zoo, Sea World, Golf Courses, Shopping Centers & Downtown.
Ranch House Motel - Tehachapi, California
Highway 58 East, Business Route
Tehachapi, Calif. 93561
All Channel Cable TV
Coffee Shop Next Door.
Mailed from Riverside, California to Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Whitefont of Tacoma, Washington on February 3, 1969:
Hi Folks - These Mts in Cal. are cold. It looked like Weed Cal. Had a couple of feet of snow. Mt. Shasta is white from top to bottom. the hiways are all open today. At Sac & Fresno is nothing but water. Traveling couldn't be better than it was to-day. We are staying here tonite. Will be seeing you.
Alice & Eric
Million $ View Motel - St. Ignace, Michigan
1/4 Miles from Bridge on West US 2
27 Ultra modern units, next to Golf course. Ideal Family vacation spot with picnic area overlooking the Big Mac. Open year 'round. Reasonable rates. For reservations call your Host, Harry or Noreen Church. Phone 643-7616
Imperial '400' Motel - Las Cruces, New Mexico
Imperial '400' Motel - Las Cruces, New Mexico, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
1865 West Picacho
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Phone: 524-2949
America's fastest growing partnership chain. All new! Heated swimming pool, Room TV, Phones, Free Coffee, Air Conditioned Rooms. AAA Approved. Free Advance Reservation Service/Coast to Coast
The card was mailed from Denison, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Russel Boren & Karen of Sherman, TX on August 17, 1966:
Hi:
Come to Judys Birthday dinner August 20
6: O'Clock pm. No gift necessary. Would like Tommie to come. - Judy Una & Harry
Rhodes Motel - North Little Rock, Arkansas
Three miles east of Main Street in North Little Rock. 35 Fedder refrigerated Air-Conditioned units, television in rooms, vented heat, rooms, vented heat, room telephones, both carpeted and tile floors, all tile combination tubs and showers, free radios, family accommodations with kitchenettes, closed garages, children's playground. This one of the finest courts in Arkansas. Cafe and service station on premises.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Rhodes, Owners
The card was mailed from Jacksonville, Arkansas to Mrs. Myrtle Summers of Fort Worth, Texas on April 19, 1955:
Dear Mother,
Arrived here about 4:00 yesterday & it is sure hot. Travis went out to the field at 7:30, it is 15 miles so with try to find a room closer but this is sure nice. Take care of yourself and be sure to tell Nina hello. Love, Travis & Mary
Barnhart's Motel - York, Pennsylvania
Rt. 30 East - 1 Mile East of Interstate 83
York, Penna.
Telephone (Area Code 717) 755-2806
21 Modern Units, "Air-Conditioned", TV, Diner and Restaurants nearby. Also Tour Home Accommodations. Member PMA.
Sea Spray Motel - Brunswick, Georgia
SEA SPRAY MOTEL
U.S. Highway 17...3 1/2 miles north of Brunswick, Georgia
Swimming pool..TV..Carpeted..Restaurant..Complete accommodations for the discriminating traveler.
Manager, Frank Barton
Reservations accepted and confirmed
AMherst 5-9777 - AMherst 5-8016
Continental Motel - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Continental Motel - Atlantic City, New Jersey, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
Illinois Avenue at the Boardwalk
Atlantic City, N.J. 08404
Central location for convenience and comfort. Continental breakfast, of course! Swimming Pool - Recreation Rooms - Free Parking - TV - Room Telephones - Air Conditioned - Elevator - Capacity 250.
IN THE HEART OF ATLANTIC CITY
Marble Motel - Winslow, Arizona
Marble Motel
Eastbound Hiway 66
Winslow, Arizona
Phone 602-289-3307
Free TV-Refrigeration-Family Units- Room phones - Kitchenettes - Restaurant Across The Street. Duane O. Miller, Owner-Operator
Motel 6 - Winslow, Arizona
Serving . . . Nationwide!
Motel 6. . . of Winslow
725 West Third Street
Winslow, Arizona 86047
Phone 602-289-4666
31 units, Pool, T.V.
411 Motel - Maryville, Tennessee
Just South of Maryville, Tennessee
On US 411 and 129. Phone YUkon 2-5361. 38 new and modern units. Electric heat, air conditioning, tile baths - tub and shower, wall-to-wall carpeting, innerspring and foam rubber mattresses. Free TV in rooms. Family rates. Swimming pool. Restaurant adjoining. AAA Approved. Member of Congress Inns. Diners' Club accepted.
Arkansas Traveler Hotel Court - Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Traveler Hotel Court - Little Rock, Arkansas, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
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
Commonwealth Motor Court - Charlottesville, Virginia
Commonwealth Motor Court - Charlottesville, Virginia, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
On U.S. 250 half mile west of Charlottesville, Va.
A distinctively modern motor court, completely air-conditioned, adjacent to an excellent restaurant, TV room phones and radio. Phone 293-6181. AAA Approved. Member of Congress Inns Coast to Coast.
Rodeway Inn - Mobile, Alabama
I-10 at 1724 Michigan Avenue, Mobile, Alabama
153 Rooms. Latest in luxury accommodations. Pool, Color TV, Air Conditioning, Piper's Pantry Restaurant and Lounge, Entertainment Nitely. On I-10 minutes from downtown, quick beltline access to all other points.
Tel. (205) 471-6281
Mailed from Mobile, Alabama to Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Reagan of Newburgh, Indiana sometime in 1972:
Dear Folks,
Spending night here. Had to stop in Nashville and have car fixed (springs). This is a pretty old city, would like to spend more time. Can't tell you how much we loved being with you again it puts me right with the world. Love, Julie
Mountain Terrace Motel - Asheville, North Carolina
Mountain Terrace Motel - Asheville, North Carolina, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
On US Highway 19-23
5 miles west of downtown Asheville, N.C.
A modern motel with tile baths, automatic electric heat, free TV in rooms. Three sets of connecting rooms. For reservations write or phone Mohawk 7-2245. Smokey Park Hiway, Asheville, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kirk, Owners. AAA Approved
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Ramada Inn - Mobile, Alabama
1500 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama
205 Guest Rooms, T.V., and year 'round air-conditioning. Featuring Constantine's World Famous Foods. Banquet and convention facilities available for 600.
Holiday Inn - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
U.S. 82 By-Pass
Adjoining fabulous Indian Hills Golf and Country Club
Telephone: PL9-2511 - Teletype: TWX: TUSCA 32
Swimming Pool - Air-conditioned - Restaurant - Free TV - Free Teletype Reservations
Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge - Montgomery, Alabama
Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge - Montgomery, Alabama, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
38 Distinctive Rooms - Air-Conditioned - Room Telephones - Free TV - Beautiful and New Swimming Pool - Wading Pool for Children - Large Excellent Children's Playground - Across the Street and Next-Door to Montgomery's Finest Restaurant and Lounges. AAA Approved. Telephone AM 4-8481. On Alt. US 31 and US 80 SW at Intersection of At. US 82.
3131 Mobile
Montgomery, Alabama
The card was mailed from Montgomery, Alabama to Karen Boren of Sherman, Texas on September 5, 1962:
Dear Karen, We decided we are going to live Ala. We arrived her on Sun. and stayed at the Mt. Vernon until today. We have us a house we rented, it's brick and has a large patio & 2 screened in porches. I'll write more later. Here's the address: 123 Courtland Dr. Montgomery, Alabama
P.S. We went by your home and you had Ellen & Andy so we didn't stop.
Albert Pick Motel - Huntsville, Alabama
ALBERT PICK MOTEL
2901 Memorial Parkway N.W.
U.S. 72-231-431
Huntsville, Alabama
Phone: JEfferson 9-3711 Teletype: HTVL ALA_8512
125 air-conditioned rooms, all with radio, TV, 24-hour telephone service. Heated swimming pool. Restaurant, Ideal meeting facilities. Free parking. Children free under 12. AAA Approved
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mobile, Alabama
Interstate 10 - 225 Church Street
Within one block of Municipal Auditorium and historic downtown Mobile. Close to beaches, ante-bellum homes, historic forts and museums. A short drive to Battleship USS Alabama and Bellingrath Gardens.
Fort Williams Motel - Sylacauga, Alabama
Forty rooms, beautiful furnished, with central heat. Air conditioning, tub and shower, telephones.
Shoreland Motel - Lake Ozark, Missouri
Shoreland Motel
Comfort-Cleanliness-Courtesy
All 25 modern units with free TV, individual air conditioning and electric heat, tiled baths with tuba and shower, softened water, carpeting. Heated pool. No pets, please. Restaurants nearby. 2 blocks south Bagnell Dam on Highway 54. An oasis in the midst of activities.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049 - Area Code 314-365-2354
Sandia Motel - Safford, Arizona
Sandia Motel
Hwy. 70 East, Safford, Arizona
Phone (602) 428-1621
BEST WESTERN, AAA-with heated pool, direct dial phones, cable TV, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, adjacent restaurant.
Travelodge - Tupelo, Mississippi
401 N. Gloster - Tupelo, Mississippi
Telephone: 842-1961
On Hwy. 45 & 78. Fifty attractive units, Heated Pool, Telephones, Television, Air-Conditioned, in downtown Tupelo. restaurant - 50 feet.
Rail Haven Motel - Springfield, Missouri
RAIL HAVEN MOTEL
203 South Glenstone
Springfield, Missouri
UN 6-1963
2 Miles east of business center on Business Routes US 60, 66, 166 and US 65. On US 65 3. mil. south of Interstate No. 44 cloverleaf. Room phones, air conditioning, swimming pool, TV, large playground. No pets. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Glen Haven Motor Court - Glenville, Georgia
Glen Haven Motor Court
Glennville, Ga. Tel. OL 4-2950
in city limits on U.S. 25 and 301
TV in rooms - Carports - Connecting or Individual units - Air Conditioned - Electric Heat - Restaurant. AAA Approved
Holiday Inn - Decatur, Illinois
US Rt. 36 West & Wyckles Rd.
Edelweiss Dining Room
Country Kitchen Coffee Shop
Lounge, Year Around Pool
Banquets to 1601. 210 Units
Ph (217)422-8800
Suites Available
Valley City Motel - Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City Motel - Valley City, North Dakota, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
1139 Main West
Phone 1470
Valley City, N.D.
12 Modern Units - Television - Phone in All Units - Open Year Around
Driftwood Beach Motel - Ormond Beach, Florida
Driftwood Beach Motel - Ormond Beach, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
"You'll Be Glad You've Stopped"
Luxurious Oceanfront Resort Motel
Bedrooms-Efficiencies - W/W Carpet - Free TV - Air/Cond. - Hot Water Heat - Room Phone - New Heated Pool/Patio - Finest Location - AAA Approved - Member of the Superior Motels
For Reservations Call OR 7-1331
Art & Grace Gulick - Owner-Manager
657 So. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach, Fla.
Ocean Park Lodge - San Diego, California
At the Ocean, on Diamond St., Pacific Beach (San Diego), California
Phone HUdson 8-1777
Swimming, BBQ, Tub Baths, Showers, Fishing on Private Pier, Exquisitely furnished, Kitchens with Garbage disposals, Panelled walls.
EVERY UNIT HAS AN OCEAN VIEW.
Holiday Motel - Lordsburg, New Mexico
U.S. Highways 70 & 80...In the heart of Lordsburg, New Mexico
Telephone 542-3535
59 large, very attractively furnished rooms...Olympic indoor heated pool...Restaurant & Cocktail lounge...Free TV and phone in every room. AAA Approved.
The card was mailed from Lordsburg, New Mexico to D.G. Pond of Wrentham, Massachusetts on April 12, 1972:
Greg:
They need a swimming instructor here by the looks of this. We are having a grand trip. They haven't had rain here since Feb. so everything is dry. Today we are off for Tucson where will be for a couple of days. Beauitful country but a long drive between towns. We have taken 3 side trips. So we have seen some back country too - not just the main thru rtes. This morning is sunny with a slight overcast as was yestdy. beaut. for traveling. Have fun. - Rog.
Colonial Gables Motel and Cottages - Belfast, Maine
Colonial Gables Motel and Cottages - Belfast, Maine, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
On beautiful Penobscot Bay, 46 modern cottage and new 13 unit Motel open all year. The ideal vacation spot, private bath, kitchenettes, bathing beach, fishing, shuffleboard and other games.
U.S. Highway One, on the coast of Maine at Belfast.
Relly & Muriel Fox, Props.
Phone: Area Code 207-338-4000
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Del Webb's HiwayHouse - Tucson, Arizona
The Southwest's finest motor Hotel, Tucson HiwayHouse, 1601 Miracle Mile Strip on the main north-south highway through Tucson. More than 200 beautiful guest rooms and living room-kitchenette-bedroom apartments; It offers a plush cocktail lounge and colorful dining room. Meeting rooms accommodate up to 500. A large swimming pool, children's playground, a spacious patio through which runs a miniature train with 1890-style locomotive to transport guests through acres of HiwayHouse grounds.
Tiki Motel - North Wildwood, New Jersey
On the Beach
at 16th Ave. and Boardwalk
North Wildwood, New Jersey 08260
Phone (609) 522-5310
Motel Rooms - Efficiency Apartments - Air Conditioned - Heated - Cable T.V. - Swimming Pool - Shuffleboard Court - Refrigerators & Toasters in all rooms - Free off-street parking
Jolly Roger Motel - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
Jolly Roger Motel - Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
6805 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey 08260
Phone (609) 522-6915
Air Conditioned, Heated Swimming Pool, Kiddies' Pool, Television, Private Balconies, Tennis Court. Coffee Shop, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Refrigerators, Barbecue, patio, Lounges, Supervised Children's Activities, Laundromat (Facilities). Daily Maid Service, Ample Free Parking.
Fantasy Motel - Anaheim, California
"Across The Street From Disneyland"
1734 Harbor Blvd. - Anaheim, California
Phone: PRospect 4-8112
Beautifully furnished singles, doubles, family units, and studio apartments - Refrigerated air-conditioning and hot water heat - Hi-Fi Radio - Tile bath has tub and shower and infra-red heating and drying lamp - Heated Pools - for children and adults. Free ice cubes. AAA Approved.
Mailed from Phoenix, Arizona to The Big Wheel Show Case Box 710 of New York, New York on April 1, 1958:
March 31 - 1958
Dear Sirs.
I will say that the value of the Big Wheel Showcase is $17,685 - Yours truly - Byron A Spears - Phoenix, Ariz. Box 506
Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach - Cape Kennedy, Florida
Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach - Cape Kennedy, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
U.S. Highway A1A
1300 North Atlantic Drive
Delightful dining enjoyment awaits you at Holiday Inn. Comfort and convenience are yours to enjoy while at the Cape. Launchings may be viewed from the beach. Tel.:783-2271 - AC: 305
Walnut Creek Inn - Walnut Creek, California
1475 South Main Street Walnut Creek, California 94596
Phone: 935-3220
You will enjoy our rural setting in the heart of the city. We are located only minutes from San Francisco. 74 deluxe units, a heated pool. Each room has individually controlled heat and air conditioning, aslo phone and T.V. Excellent restaurant on premises.
The Caribbean Apartment Motel - San Diego, California
The Caribbean Apartment Motel - San Diego, California, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.
2613 Mission Boulevard, Mission Beach, San Diego, California
Phone HU 8-2244
Complete Kitchens with Disposals - King-size Beds Garages and Televisions. New - Beautiful - Quiet - Restful, away from traffic! Mission Beach's newest and finest apartments by day, week or month. Moderate rates. Where the south end of Mission Blvd. meets the sea and bay. Wonderful fishing 25 feet from your front door.
Wagon Wheel Motel - Fibre, Michigan
Wagon Wheel Motel, Route 1, Fibre, Michigan. 10 miles south of Rudyard on US 2 North. 24 Modern Units in very good hunting territory. Sam and Stephanie Saitis, Proprietors.
Down Towner Motel - Deer Lodge, Montana
On U.S. 10 and Interstate 90 - one block East of Main Street, (corner Milwaukee & 4th) 11 DeLuxe units - hot water heat - combination baths - TV's - Phones - complimentary coffee - Good cafes within walking distance. Easy days drive to Yellowstone or Glacier Parks. AAA Approved. Phone Area 406-846-1021
Green Valley Motel - Lexington, Virginia
On U.S. 11 One Mile North of Lexington, VA. 24450
New modern motel. Wall-to-wall carpet. Ceramic tile baths, tub and shower combination. Free TV. Room telephones. Room controlled heat and air conditioning. beauty Salon and Gift Shop. AAA Approved.
Mr. & Mrs. R.P. Rodes, Owners & Operators
Flamingo Motel - Tulsa, Oklahoma
5915 E. 11th Street
Tulsa, Okla. 74112
On U.S. 66, 10 minutes from downtown Tulsa, Oil Capital of the World. Phone TE 5-7647. A first class motel. Room phones, free television and radios, Refrigerated air conditioning - wall-to-wall carpeting, Tub Combination Tile bath, and lots of Hospitality. Visit the Gilcrease Indian Museum, Nationally famous. Heated swimming pool - new restaurant serving fine food, one block. AAA Approved.
Travelodge - Portland, Oregon
949 E. Burnside - Portland, Oregon
79 units, access to all major highways.
"Portland's Downtown Motel"
Heated swimming pool, elevator, Longboy beds, Refrigerated air conditioning, Free TV, 24-hours telephone service. We're near the famous Lloyd's Shopping Center. Restaurant on premises. Telephone BElmont 4-8411
Sands Motel - Sacramento, California
20 Beautiful Modern Rooms. Individual Heating - Refrigerated Air - TVs - Phone in room - Fully Tiled Bathrooms - Large Modern Swimming Pool. Located Howe Ave. and Auburn Blvd. Route 40 and 99E, Five miles North of Downtown Sacramento. Opposite 36 Hole Munic. Golf Course. Member of Superior and AAA. Restaurant and Bar across the street. Owner - Manager
The card was mailed from Sacramento, California to Carolyn LaDage of Buena Park, California on July 18, 1966:
Dear Mom -
Sorry we didn't get out to see you before we left but we'll be out when we get home. We were in Fresno a couple days, then will be out to see you in Aug. Love from Helene and Rees.
Imperial '400' Motel - Omaha, Nebraska
2211 Douglas St. Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Phone 345-9565
Downtown Location - Nearly New! - 60 Air-Conditioned Rooms - Direct Dial Phones - 24 Hour Coffee Shop
FREE ADVANCE RESERVATION SERVICE COAST TO COAST
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