Classic American Diners and Restaurants

Colorful vintage postcards depicting iconic American diners and restaurants, showcasing retro architecture and nostalgic vibes.

Rider's on-the-bay, Erie, Pennsylvania , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Monarch Diners, Inc., Waltham, Mass. Route 20., Dover, N.H., Route 16. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Byron Restaurant, Tifton, Ga. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sturkey's Motel & Restaurant, U.S. H'Way 301 , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Perry Restaurant, U.S. Highways 19-98 & 27A, 1 mile south of Perry, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frontier Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dawn Motel, Located: 1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rita May Café , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ridgeway Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Andrews Avenue looking south, Fort Lauderdale, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rider's on-the-bay, Erie, Pennsylvania , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beach Motel, U.S. Hwy. 90, Biloxi, Miss. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dunn's Village in Sharon, Mass. -- Route 1, Overnight Cabins. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Denny's Coffee Shop , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Orlando Motel, on U.S. Hiway 301, one mile north of Ludowici, Ga. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mile-Hi Motel -- in city limits, Butte, Mont. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shady Rest Restaurant, Turbeville, S. C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shady Rest Restaurant, Turbeville, S. C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusements and entrance to pier, Old Orchard Beach, Me. , Piers & wharves, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Southwind Drive-In Restaurant, on U. S. 31 W and 50 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kendall Tourist Camp, 1 1/2 miles west of Silver Creek, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Port Motel, diner - Esso servicenter - Trailer park, Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Walnut Grove Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Malbis Service Station and Restaurant , Automobile service stations, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Business District of Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Grill, Folly Beach, S. C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shudy's Diner & Rainbow Park, located on Route No. 72 -- 12 miles south of Lancaster, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Liberty Court Motel, U.S. Highway 301, 2 miles north of Ocala, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fireside Restaurant, fine food -- low prices -- quick service, Springfield, Illinois , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cadillac Motel, U. S. Highway 301... Brandywine, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Gordo Restaurant, 8360 Las Tunas, San Gabriel, Calif. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hi-Land Motel, 'Gateways to the Grand Canyon,' U.S. highways 66 & 89- east entrance- Flagstaff, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palms Motel and Restaurant , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Cortez Drive-In Motel on highway '80,' 124 First St., Yuma, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shoreline Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ho Wah Garden, American & Chinese Dishes , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Twin Diner , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sun Valley Motel, Van Horn, Texas, Hi-way 80 west , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Yearling , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Inferno, on the Highway to the Smokies, Knoxville, Tennessee , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dunn's Grille, 770 Gallivan Boulevard, Neponset Circle, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bill's Barbecue House & Restaurant, on U.S. Highways #1 - 15 - 501, five miles north of Sanford, North Carolina , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Callahan Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bell Motel, U.S. highway 66, east entrance of- Kingman, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chalet Hotel, Three Lakes, Wis. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Green Tree Tourist Court and Restaurant, U.S. highways 19 - 21 & 460 -- Princeton, West Virginia , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leslie's Travetel, 3 miles south of Louisville on Dixie Highway & U. S. 31 W & 60 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sammy's Restaurant, Southwest Louisiana's finest restaurant and cocktail lounge, Lake Charles, La. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Rancho-Tel, U. S. 91-466, Yermo, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Overlea Diner, U. S. Route 1 at city line, Baltimore, Maryland , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sea Gull, Jacksonville, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Magic City Motel, Billings, Montana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leslie's Travetel, 3 miles south of Louisville on Dixie Highway & U. S. 31 W & 60 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pon-de-Leon Motel, U. S. Route 25, 1 mile south of Walton, Ky. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Marty's Lobster House, 33rd and Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, Va. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Santa Cruz Motel, 110 Plymouth St. (Corner of Ocean St.), Santa Cruz, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Del Mar Motel, 1607 Coast Highway, U. S. 101, Corona Del Mar, California , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Sylvia's, C. Juarez, Chih., Mexico , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cozy Cafe, U.S. Highways 40-24-287 and 71... always welcome... Limon, Colorado , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Sweet Shop, Tallahassee, Florida, across from Florida State University , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trailblazer Diner, located on Lincoln Highway U.S. Rt. 1, 1 mile north of Roosevelt Blv., midway between Philadelphia and Trenton , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Joe Rachl's Restaurant and Bar , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New, ultra-modern Franklin's Drive-in Restaurant, at intersection of U.S. route 301-25-80, Statesboro, Ga. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Langdon Motel, 1670 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, California , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frontier Bar and Café, Walter and Eva Hale -- Owner -- Managers, Dunkirk, Montana , Bars, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frisco Café , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ranch Motel, U.S. Highway 80... 1/2 mile west of... Van Horn, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stromberg's at Beverly Bridge, Rt. 1A, Salem, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bus terminal, Wheeling, W. Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Point Diner, Inc., at the circle, Somers Point, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stillwell Cottages, Yulee, Florida , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Downtown' at Fontana Village, N. C. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Portal Motel, 'Doorway to Western Hospitality,' 5252 El Cajon Blvd. (U. S. 80) San Diego 15, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Rancho Motel, on Highway 30 -- North Platte, Nebr. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Drake Cleaners & Dyers , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

5 Min. Car Wash , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Elliott, excellent dining room service, Sturgis Michigan , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Clifton Motel, 125 Spring Street (U. S. 101) Paso Robles, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Grande Courts, Hi-way 90 -- Orange, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Drive-In Griddle , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Saybrook, Conn. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Court De-luxe, 1 day scenic travel tours from Seligman- Supai Canyon- Grand Canyon- Boulder Dam and Lake Mead- Oak Creek Canyon, Ghost city of Jerome , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shamrock Diner, on U. S. Route 40 -- Pulaski Highway, Aberdeen, Maryland , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shamrock Diner, on U. S. Route 40 -- Pulaski Highway, Aberdeen, Maryland , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Colton's Restaurant and Drive-In, Route #1-A, Seabrook Beach, N.H. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'M' Motel, 745 West Highway 60, Socorro, New Mexico , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Houghton House Restaurant on Route 301, Fayetteville, N.C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street in North Beach district, Corpus Christi, Texas. This is the tourist section. 1939. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , Corpus Christi, Texas , Nueces County

Perryville Mobile Service, U.S. Route 40, Perryville, Maryland , Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trail '80' Courts, Service Station & Café, Mineola, Texas , Motels, Automobile service stations, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Atlantic Cottages, St. Augustine Beach, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rivera Motel, 1300 Figueroa St. (Cal. 6 and 11), Wilmington, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Monteagle Diner, atop the Cumberland Mountains -- Monteagle, Tennessee , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Rancho Motel, on Highway 30 -- North Platte, Nebr. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Santa Monica Travl-O-Tel, 2102 Lincoln Blvd. (U. S. Alt. 101), Santa Monica, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Ship Cafe, Ocean City, Md. , Restaurants, Boats, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Juarez, Mexico, street scene showing cafes, curio shops for which Juarez is noted , Cities & towns, Stores & shops, Streets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pals, 'Let's meet again at Pals' , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sandpiper Hotel , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Luigi's Restaurant. For Fine Food. 2045 Jericho Turnpike -- New Hyde Park, L. I., N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

For a comfortable rest in Albuquerque, Guest Court, 6606 E. Central, on Highway 66 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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