In The Heart of Downtown

Imperial Lodge - Cartersville, Georgia

2012-01-16T19:25:00.001-05:00

Imperial Lodge - Cartersville, Georgia, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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A Colonial Host Enterprise
Overnight Trailer Parking
U.S. 41 between Atlanta & Chattanooga
North of Cartersville, Georgia 30120
Combination Tile Baths (floor radiant heat), Thermostatic Room Controlled Hot Water Heat & Air Conditioning - Carpeted - TV & Phones in all rooms - Swimming Pool & Spacious Playground - Restaurant Adjacent. AAA Approved.

Peter Pan Motor Lodge - Anaheim, California

2012-01-16T19:24:00.001-05:00

Peter Pan Motor Lodge - Anaheim, California, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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"One Block South of Disneyland"
2029 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, California
Phone: JEfferson 7-4820
Luxury in a delightful setting of orange groves and lush tropical planting. Spacious rooms have individual patio overlooking the pool. Guest controlled electric air-conditioning and heating. Complimentary TV, Continental Breakfast.
Diners' Club, American Express, Carte Blanche, and Bank American accepted.

Jay's Motel - Elko, Nevada

2012-01-16T19:21:00.001-05:00

Jay's Motel - Elko, Nevada, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

JAY'S MOTEL
Elko, Nevada
100 DeLuxe Air Conditioned Units. Heated Swimming Pool.
BENNY'S COFFEE SHOP
Open 24 Hours

City Center Lodge - Eugene, Oregon

2012-01-16T19:18:00.001-05:00

City Center Lodge - Eugene, Oregon, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

476 E. Broadway - U.S. 99
Eugene, Oregon
Insulated, Soundproof; 64 modern rooms with tub and shower baths. Wall-to-wall carpeting, Beautyrest Mattresses. Telephones and free radios in each unit. TV. AAA Approved
Off Hiway - Heated Swimming Pool.

Sanborn Motel - Miami, Florida

2012-01-16T19:16:00.001-05:00

Sanborn Motel - Miami, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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Downtown Miami Business Section, 5 minute walk
Last Motel on Route 41
Closest to beaches, sport fishing, theatres, restaurants and night clubs. New - Modern - Steam Heat - Every room with private bath, Plenty of free parking for guests. Fireproof.
Route 41, Tamiami Trail (S.W. 8th St.) at 1st Ave.
2 Blocks West of Route #1

Seascape Motel and Apartments - Miami Beach, Florida

2012-01-16T19:14:00.003-05:00

Seascape Motel and Apartments - Miami Beach, Florida, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

Directly on the Ocean at 17275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 41, Florida. Air-Conditioned - Private Beach - Swimming Pool - Coffee Shop - Cocktail Lounge - Parking at Your Door.

Maine Motel - Portland, Maine

2012-01-16T19:14:00.001-05:00

Maine Motel - Portland, Maine, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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Rte. U.S. 1 - Maine Pike Exit 7
606 Main Street - South Portland, Me.
2 1/2 miles south of Downtown Portland
Attractive Soundproof rooms, with free TV, guest controlled hot water heat, tub and shower and room phones. Pets welcomed.
AAA Approved. American Express & Carte Blanche accepted
Your hosts: Louela and Henry

Mailed from Portland, Maine to The McNabs of San Diego, Calif. on October 17, 1966:

Mon. Morn.
Here we are at Portland Maine, waiting to start out for the day. Saw Cape Cod Saturday, and Plymouth Village & Salem yesterday. Be home Tues. or Wed. Love, Mom & Pop

Ahlers' Motel and Dining Room - Hannibal, Missouri

2012-01-16T19:08:00.001-05:00

Ahlers' Motel and Dining Room - Hannibal, Missouri, originally uploaded by What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?.

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Junction U.S. Highways 61 and 36
Hannibal, Missouri
46 Beautiful ultra-modern rooms, carpeted, air-conditioned, room phones, thermostatically controlled heat, ceramic tile bathrooms, tubs or showers - TV. Lounge and Dining Room, Executive and Bridal Suites. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.
Mr. & Mrs. A.A. Ahlers, Owners.

Mailed from Clearwater, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Lewis of Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 20, 1968:

3/20
Dear Ones. I suppose you are home and back in the regular routine. We are at Dunedin suburb of Clearwater, Have a place for a week. We take a trip every day. See you soon.
Love, Muskers

Poray Apartment Hotel - Palm Beach, Florida

2012-01-08T22:47:00.005-05:00

3120 South Ocean Blvd - Highway A1A or 3120 South County Road
Palm Beach's Luxurious Apartment Hotel located majestically above the ocean the lake. A tropical paradise of beautifully landscaped grounds. Air-conditioned accommodations befitting the finest of tastes. 834 feet of private ocean beach.
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Open All Year
Telephone Justice 2-7447

Travelers Inn - Salem, Oregon

2012-01-08T22:47:00.002-05:00

3230 Portland Road
Salem, Oregon
On U.S. Highway 99 - North City Limits. One of Salem's finest motels. Large heated swimming pool. Spacious grounds located away from highway noise. Children's play ground. 46 units with various types accommodations - many with kitchens. All units have telephone and TV. Free laundry facilities. Complimentary morning coffee and donuts. Two restaurants on premises. Reasonable rates. AAA Approved.

Sand 'n Sea Motel - Gold Beach, Oregon

2012-01-08T22:46:00.002-05:00

P.O. Box 565
Gold Beach, Oregon 97444
ALL ELECTRIC - THREE WITH KITCHENS
Cable Television - Room Phones - Coffee
Driftwood, Beach Combing, Fishing Information
PRIVATE BEACH FOR GUESTS
Your Hosts, Don & Donna Buffington

Sea Horse Motel - Lincoln City, Oregon

2012-01-08T22:45:00.002-05:00

2039 N. Harbor Ave.
Lincoln City, Ore.
ALL rooms ocean front, with: picture windows, spectacular ocean view, wall to wall carpets, combination tub and shower tile baths, and direct dial room phones. INDOOR POOL, amply heated all year. ESPECIALLY FINE BEACH.
Member of Friendship Inns.

Uptown Motel - Grants Pass, Oregon

2012-01-08T22:44:00.002-05:00

1253 N.E. 6th St.
Grants Pass, Oregon
In the beautiful Rogue River Valley. 21 deluxe units. Tile showers, combination tubs, TV, air-conditioned, thermostat controlled heat. Shopping center and fine restaurants nearby. At north end of town on Highway 99.

Motel Flagstone - Eugene, Oregon

2012-01-08T22:42:00.002-05:00

Beautiful new MOTEL FLAGSTONE one of the West's most outstanding Motels located 1/2 mile East of downtown Eugene, Oregon on Highway 99S.

Lakeview Lodge Motel - Lakeview, Oregon

2012-01-08T22:40:00.002-05:00

301 G. Street (U.S. 395 & 66)
LAKEVIEW, OREGON
Phone: WHitehall 7-2181
40 new, fully carpeted units, located in a quiet section 1/2 block south of junction of U.S. 395 & state 66. Some kitchens. Full-tile showers. Electric heat.
Aaron & Arllow Goehring, owners and co-managers
AAA Approved

Autoport Motel - State College, Pennsylvania

2012-01-02T22:58:00.002-05:00

Autoport Motel, Dining Rooms, Coffee Shoppe & Swimming Pool, South Atherton Street and U. S. Rt. 322, State College, Pa. Central Pennsylvania's finest Motel, Restaurant and Dining Rooms catering to Banquets and Wedding Receptions. “Finest in Hospitality”

Tallahassee Motor Lodge - Tallahassee, Florida

2012-01-02T22:51:00.012-05:00

Two miles West on U.S. 90 - Near Florida State University.
Central heat and air-cond. Room phones, carpeted floors, tiled baths, T.V. Hospitality unexcelled. Restaurant ½ block. Swimming pool. AAA Approved. Rooms furnished with exceptional, fine luxurious decor.

The Drake Court - St. Petersburg, Florida

2012-01-02T22:51:00.011-05:00

11455 Gulf Boulevard
Treasure Island
St. Petersburg 6, Florida
Most unusual Court on the Golden Mile. Completely modern and beautifully furnished with spacious rooms and apartments. Completely air conditioned and with Television. Sundeck overlooking Gulf of Mexcio and Boca Ciega Bay. Safe Gulf Beach.
C.E. Drake, Owner

The Johnson House - Lubbock, Texas

2012-01-02T22:51:00.009-05:00

Ave. Q at 48th St.
Lubbock, Texas
Sherwood 7-1671
Featuring Lubbock's Finest Restaurant
Luxurious Guest Rooms, TV, Heated Pool. Facilities for Sales Meeting, Conventions, Banquets, etc.
Convenient to All Highways

Marco Polo Inn - Daytona Beach, Florida

2012-01-02T22:51:00.008-05:00

935 S. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32018
"Directly on The World's Most famouse Beach"
150 Ultra Modern Units, Efficiencies, Motel Rooms and Penthouse Apartments, private balconies, room controlled air conditioning and heat, color TV, tile baths, tubs and showers, direct dial room phones, roof top sun deck, elevators, heated swimming pool, kiddie pool, recreation room, shuffleboard courts, restaurant and gift shop. ALL APPLIANCES BY GENERAL ELECTRIC

Mailed from Daytona Beach, Florida to Bill Mayhew of Sioux City, Iowa on February 8, 1972:

Bill:
Just a note to remind you to pick up my junk mail - Hope everything at my house is OK. The weather here was in the 70's & 80's but turned colder & rainy this week. My eyes are some better.
Regards, Tom. Thanks.

The Hilton Inn - New Orleans, Louisiana

2012-01-02T21:55:00.002-05:00

Opposite
New Orleans International Airport
A luxurious 300 room resort type motor hotel, only minutes from downtown New Orleans. A beautiful patio surround the swimming and wading pools. La Cantina Cocktail Lounge. Coffee Shop and Dining Rooms. Banquet and meeting facilities for 10 to 600 persons.

Mailed from New Orleans, Louisiana to Mr. & Mrs. Don Irving of Sebring, Ohio on February 5, 1973:

We are here for Sat. Nite. Breathed some Atlanta air. 38 degrees but no Georgia peaches. it is 76 degrees here & lots of green grass & hundreds of bird. Had a good flight & many thanks to you. Customs is nothing. Do take care.
Love, Leanore & Bill

Oceanana Resort - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

2012-01-02T13:09:00.002-05:00

"WE AREN'T EXPENSIVE...WE JUST LOOK THAT WAY"
1/4 Mile East on Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, N.C.
The only Motel on the Ocean with Fountain
Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Deluxe Swimming Pool
Our Beach is Private
Luxury Units and Suites, Individually controlled room Air Conditioning, Room Phones, TV, Wall to Wall Carpet. This ideal family resort includes a 1200 ft. fishing pier, restaurant, cocktail lounge, bicycles and planned daily recreation. Supervised children's playground. Phone: PA6-41111

The Shoreham Hotel-Motor Inn - Washington, D.C.

2011-12-30T09:09:00.002-05:00

View of Motor Inn and pool from the Hotel
One of the World's Finest
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street, N.W. Overlooking beautiful Rock Creek Park. Home of the Palladian Room, the Blue Room, and the world famous outdoor dining and dancing Terrace. Swimming pool and patio. Ample parking facilities.

Mailed from Washington, D.C. to Helen Rocco of Vineland, New Jersey on May 29, 1966:
Hi Helen
Earl J. Rehrmann
Charlie Panarello

Beam's Motel and Restaurant - Lufkin, Texas

2011-12-29T17:04:00.002-05:00

Hwy. 59 & 69
Lufkin, Texas
Clean-Comfortable-Convenient
Master Charge and Bank Americard Accepted

City Squire Motor Inn - New York, New York

2011-12-29T16:18:00.002-05:00

Brodway, 51-52nd Streets
New York, N.Y. 10019
A 21 story, 727-room motor inn. Fully air conditioned. On the Great White Way. Free in-hotel parking. Year round swimming pool and Finnish Sauna baths. Famous Red Coach Grill-cocktail lounge. Coffee Shop.