Postcards of motels, roadside attractions, restaurants, etc. in the United States
About this collection
Hagley Library's Postcards of motels, roadside attractions, restaurants, etc. in the United States (Accession 2007.214) collection comprises 130 postcards dating from approximately 1930 to 1960.The postcards depict motels (including motor courts and cabins), restaurants, roadside attractions, and scenic views from thirty-ones states across the United States. The postcards depict famous and notable destinations like Hollywood Boulevard and the Lincoln Memorial as well as well as regional attractions and small tourism-based businesses.Image: Dutch Haven Family Style Restaurants. Click here to view in the collection.
On front of card: 'Dan Jones Motor Court. On U.S. No. 1. One Mile South of Bridge. Jacksonville, FLA.' on back of card: 'Dan Jones Motor Court. One Mile South of Bridge - Within the City Limits. On U.S. No.1 Highway. 35 Modern Rooms. Jacksonville, Florida. Dan Jones - Owner. C.D. Green, Manager.'
On front of card: 'Ranger Motel. On Highway Route U.S. 30-W. Cheyenne Wyoming.' on back of card: 'Ideal Place to Stay While Visiting Famous Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Home of Frontier Days. 21 modern units with tubs and showers, tile bathrooms, wall to wall carpeting, 5 Blocks from Center of Town. Phone 7922. Innerspring Mattresses and Everything Beautifully Furnished.'
On front of card: 'The Down Town Tourist Court, 1/2 Mile North of Business Center. On U.S. 19-23-25-70, Asheville, N.C.' on back of card: 'The Down Town Tourist Court. 65 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, N.C. On U.S. 19-23-25-70. Phone 9460. Only five blocks North of Business Center. Tile Baths, Hot Water Heat, Carpeted Floors, Two Lounge Chairs in each Room. Sound Proof Walls. No Pets. Owned and Operated by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hickey. M. J. McArtor. Associated with 'Superior Courts United, Inc.' Also AAA and Duncan Hines Recommended.'
On front of card: 'Avalon Motor Hotel, New Orleans, La.' on back of card: ''One of the South's Most Modern.' Avalon Motor Hotel. New Orleans, La. (Air Cooled and some with Air-Conditioning) (Fire-Proof) (Steam Heated) Ten Minute Drive to Business Center of N.O. 4 Miles East of the Center of City. on U.S. 90 & 11. Recommended by United Motor Court and U.S. Highways Service Directory. M.H. La Nasa, Prop. Phone Crescent 9363. Mail Address: (Gentilly Hgwy) 4450 Chef Menteur Hgwy. New Orleans 22, La.'
On front of card: 'Natural Bridge Motor Lodge, Natural Bridge, Va.' on back of card: ' Natural Bridge Motor Lodge. on U.S. 11, 100 yards from Bridge, 48 units, 48 baths. Each unit with cross ventilation and adjacent parking. Quality Courts United Inc. AAA.'
On front of card: 'Twin City Motor Court. Cave City, Ky.' on back of card: 'Twin City Motor Court. One and one half miles north of Cave City, Ky. On U.S. 31.-W. 12 miles from Mammoth Cave in Heart of Cave Area. 25 new nicely furnished units wall to wall carpeted - each unit with shower bath and thermostatically controlled electric heat. Restaurant opposite court. Air cooled and air conditioned. Frank Hester and Fred Downs, Owners-Operators. AAA. United Motor Courts.'Undated item, possibly created between 1930 and 1960.
On front of card: 'Tarry More Hotel Courts. 90 Modern Rooms & Restaurant. Jackson, Miss.' on back of card: 'Tarry More Hotel Courts. 90 Modern Rooms. Restaurant and Texaco Service Station. At the Intersection of Highway 80 and 51 South. Phone 3-3839 Jackson, Miss. T.R. Evans, Owner.'
On back of card: 'Bowling Green Lodges. AAA. Clean - Quiet - Modern. U.S. route #301. - 24 Miles North of Richmond. 10 Miles South of Bowling Green, Virginia. 80 Miles North of Williamsburg, Va. (The Colonial Capital). 80 miles South of Wash., D.C. (The National Capitol). Owned & Operated by - Mr. & Mrs. Noah G. Teates. Phone - Bowling Green - 3-3128.'
On front of card: 'Day's Motel. On U.S. 60, Western City Limits, Lexington, Ky.' on back of card: 'Day's Motel. 'The Best in the Blue Grass' Lexington, KY. A Courtesy Court. AAA. 54 Rooms...Twin and Double Beds...Private Showers...Insulated and Cross-Ventilated. Radio and Fans Available...Furnace Heat...Cafe in Connection...In the very center of Kentucky's horse-breeding and racing country. Phone 4-4250. Owned and Operated J.B. Day and Son.'
On front of card: 'Radio City Tourist Motel, 1319 Tamarind Ave., Hollywood, Calif. (At 5900 Block Sunset Blvd. - Between U.S. 101 and 66). Approved by All Motorists' on back of card: 'Radio City Tourist Motel. 1319 Tamarind Ave. (At 5900 block Sunset Blvd.) Free Broadcast Tickets. Free Theatre Tickets. Hollywood, Cal. Phone: Hollywood 9-4069. At the Entertainment Center of Hollywood. Near Earl Carrol's, Tom Brenneman's and All Broadcasting Stations - within 1 block walking Distance. Also Rooms with Kitchens. 15 Units.'
On front of card: '64 - 71 - Hi-Way - On Edge of City. AAA Member.' on back of card: 'Terry's Motor Court. 26 air-conditioned units - Phone 6176. Thermostatic heat control. Simmons furniture - Beautyrest mattresses. Fort Smith's Finest. 4020 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Ark.'
On front of card: 'Bon-Air Courts, Allendale, S.C.' on back of card: 'Bon Air Courts. Dining Room - 36 Luxurious Air Conditioned Guest Rooms - Private Tile Baths - Tub and Shower - Steam Heat - Fully Carpeted Floors - Owner Management. On U.S. 301 - Main Street, Allendale, S.C. Telephone 2608.'
On front of card: 'Alamo Plaza Hotel Courts. 'Catering to Those Who Care.' Baton Rouge Shreveport (2) New Orleans, LA. Gulfport Jackson, Miss. Beaumont Dallas Houston Tyler Waco, Tex. Memphis Chattanooga Nashville, Tenn. Columbus Atlanta, GA. Charlotte Raleigh, N.C. Little Rock, Ark. Indianapolis, Ind. Oklahoma City, Okla.'
On front of card: 'Palmetto Courts...1954 E. Houston Street... San Antonio, Texas.' on back of card: 'Palmetto Courts--1954 E. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas. Ph. Garfield 4702. 12 blocks East of Post Office. Each Unit with Kitchenette and Tile Bath. I. Meader, owner.'
On front of card: 'Court John. 2700 No. 4th Street - U.S. Highway 85. Albuquerque, New Mexico.' on back of card: ' Court John. 2700 No. 4th Street - U.S. Highway 85. Member United Motor Courts and Tour Club of America. Modern Units - 13 Kitchenettes nicely furnished. Clean - Modern -Comfortable. Steam Heat and Air Conditioned. Restaurants and Theater near by -Phone 9004. Albuquerque, New Mexico. From the Land of Enchantment.'
On back of card: 'Hermitage Motel. 1 mile East City Limits on US 70-N. Nashville, Tenn. Phones: 42-5337 - 5-9818. Air-conditioned units, electric heat tile baths and T-V. AAA.'
On front of card: 'Loveless Motel. 10 Miles West of Nashville, Tenn., On Highway 100.' on back of card: 'Loveless Motel. 14 Modern units - Electric heat - Choice, Air cooled or Air conditioned - Playground for children - Restaurant convenient. Located 10 Miles West of Nashville on Highway 100. Phone 97-6907.'
On back of card: 'Holiday Inn Hotel Courts. 4941 Summer Ave. - U.S. 70 & 64 East. Memphis Tennessee. AAA. Phone: 34-6687. 3 Other Locations in Memphis: U.S. 61 South - U.S. 51 North - U.S. 51 South. 450 Rooms - 450 Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned - Steam Heat - Pleasure Eating - Bridal Suite - Free Swimming Pool for Guests Only. Your Host from Coast-to-Coast' [note: Original location, and possibly building, of first ever Holiday Inn. Designed to be clean and predictable.]
On front of card: 'The Only Doll Houses in St. Petersburg, Florida.' on back of card: '1325 Fourth Street, South. Doll Houses Tourist Cottages. each with kitchenette, coil springs, innerspring mattresses, complete bath. Daily and weekly rates. Close to all activities. Private shuffleboard. Mrs. Patricia Pils. Ownership. Management.'
On front of card: 'Hays Court. Elizabethtown, Ky. U.S. Highway 31-W. AAA.' on back of card: 'Hays Court, North City Limits, Elizabethtown, Ky., on U.S. Highway 31-W. 47 Miles South of Louisville. 53 Miles North of Mammoth Cave. Private Baths - Tile Showers - Steam Heat. Open Year Around. Owned and Operated by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hays.'
On front of card: 'Colonial Court. Brownsville, Tennessee.' hand-written on front of card: 'Have Bible and devotional books in our room. Jesus Cares.' on back of card: 'Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Eph. 2:20. Located at Brownsville, Tenn. on U.S. Highways No.70 and 79 and Tenn. State No.1. A cool place to stay with a warm Christian atmosphere. Our guests say it's the best.'
On back of card: 'Nashville Tourist Court, Nashville, Tennessee.' on back of card: 'Nashville Tourist Court. 2526 Franklin Road, South edge of Nashville, Tenn. on U.S. 31. 19 one-room and two-room modern, brick cottages. Near Melrose Center. Phone 8-9103.'
On front of card: 'Colonial Hotel Courts. Jacksonville, Florida.' on back of card: 'Colonial Hotel Courts. Brick Cottages. On U.S. Highway No. 1. 2 Miles South of Main Street Bridge. Jacksonville, Florida.'
On front of card: 'Pines Camp. Valdosta Georgia. The Cleanest Prettiest Camp on US Route 41. Every Cabin With Toilet Hot Shower and Garage.' on back of card: 'Pines Camp Court U.S. Route 41 -- Valdosta, GA. In the Heart of the City. Hotel Accommodations at Camp Prices. Just Another Booster'
