Classic American Motels

Colorful vintage postcards highlighting charming motels, inns, and roadside establishments from across the United States, set amid lush landscapes.

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

Patton Motor Hotel, highways 50, 29 and 211, Fairfax, Virginia , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Founders of Memorial Garden, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. , Universities & colleges, 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

Spinning Wheel Motel and Restaurant, Glens Falls, N. Y. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bay View Motor Court, 1 mile north of Charleston, S. C., just across Cooper River Bridge on U.S. 17 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mt. Hood, Oregon, elevation 11,245 ft., as seen from Four Star Motel, 9400 N. E. Sandy Blvd., Portland, Ore., U.S. 30 E. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Uncle Sam, compliments of Uncle Sam Boat Tours, Inc., Alexandria Bay, N. Y. Leave Hotel Crossmon dock, regular trips every half hour, starting 9 A.M. , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

West Shore Cottages, Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Pines Motel, U.S. Route #13, Kiptopeke Beach, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bob's Motor Court & Restaurant, 4 1/2 miles north of Elizabeth City, N. C., on U.S. 17 , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland, York, Pa. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Stone Harbor, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Stone Harbor, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Curtis -- Restaurant and variety store, Ocean Park, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sagamore Golf Club, Bolton Landing, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset Grove Country Club, Orange, Texas. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bowling Green Lodges , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Standish Avenue, from Ocean Front, Shore Acres, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Munn Park, Lakeland, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leland Terrace looking at Schroon Lake, N. Y. , Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Standish Avenue, from Ocean Front, Shore Acres, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Mt. Gretna, Penna. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland, York, Pa. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastway Tourist Court, two miles east of Owensboro, Ky. On Hi-Way 60 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Green Hill Park, general view, Worcester, Mass. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Skyline Boulevard on Mt. Penn. Reading, PA. , Valleys, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Flower garden and refreshment stand, Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, N. J. , Restaurants, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Standish Avenue, from Ocean Front, Shore Acres, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Cavalier, U.S. Highways... #29 -- 70 -- 52... Lexington, North Carolina , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Munn Park, Lakeland, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tourist Village Motel, U.S. Routes 6 and 209, Milford, Pike County, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bowling Green Lodges , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'White Swan Motel' on U.S. Highway 301, two miles south of Smithfield, N. C., 19 units -- Restaurant -- Reasonable prices. , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pintus Motel, U.S. highways 50 & 6... 1 mile east of... Price, Utah , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palms Motor Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Northern State Parkway, Nassau County, Long Island, N. Y. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cold Springs Farm Inn, Stamford, New York , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Northern State Parkway, Nassau County, Long Island, N. Y. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View along Silver Lake Drive, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Northern State Parkway, Nassau County, Long Island, N. Y. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Swimming pool and pathway, Hubbard Park, Meriden, Conn. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Jefferson Motel, Routes 1, 15, 501, 1 mile south, Sanford, N. C., 'In the heart of North Carolina' , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Village Motel, Hardwick, Vt. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Electric fountain and Falls, State Park, Bangor, Maine , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trail'N Trailer Park , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Munn Park, Lakeland, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pine View Country Club, Loch Sheldrake, Sullivan County, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. , Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Approaching Point Lookout, Mohican Trail, Catskill Mts., N. Y. , Mountains, Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Horseshoe bend scenic drive, Muskegon, Michigan , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Elizabeth Furnace Forest Camp , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

University of Richmond, Richmond, VA. , Universities & colleges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Newell's Tourist Court and Restaurant, located 7 miles north of Fayetteville, N. C., on Highway 15-A , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Elizabeth Furnace Forest Camp , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Twin Cedars Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Caldwell, Idaho (Municipal Rose Garden) , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Berlin Arms , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Adventure School, Summerville, S. C. , Schools, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mayflower Hotel, Thompsonville, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Jefferson Motel, Routes 1, 15, 501, 1 mile south, Sanford, N. C., 'In the heart of North Carolina' , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Electric fountain and Falls, State Park, Bangor, Maine , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brannan Tourist Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lake's Tourist Court and dining room, new modern clean, located on U.S. Route 17, 54 miles north of Savannah, GA., at Yemassee, S. C. , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cavalier Beach Club, Virginia Beach, Va. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

McCoy Motor Court, Burkesville, Ky. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lewis-Davis Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brannan Tourist Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Sunset Lodge, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view, Falmouth, Mass., looking west , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Novia's Casa Bettina, heavenly spot in the heart of Yankee Lake, Wurstboro, N. Y. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Wigwam & Western Summit -- Mohawk Trail, North Adams, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Colonial, Cape May, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Pilgrim, Plymouth, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, N. Y. Norris Dam, Tennessee. Bear Mountain Inn, Bear Mt., N. Y. , Historic sites, Dams, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Selmura Country Club, Kiamesha Lake, N. Y. , Organizations' facilities, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

St. Aspinquid Hotel, Ogunquit, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boeda Court, Vero Beach, Florida, one-fourth mile south on U.S. route #1 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset Court, 2871 Federal highway U.S. 1, Riviera Beach, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oaklawn Terrace, Sturgis, Michigan , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

All States Court on U.S. 24 -- Manitou Springs, Colorado , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A. Lincoln Tourist Court -- U. S. 66 -- south limits of Springfield, Illinois , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Pan American, Catskill Mountain, Shandaken, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Scenic U.S. Highway 62 between the Gateway and Eureka Springs, Ark. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Morr's Motel, Ashland, Ohio , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Black Oak Court on highways 33 and 71, three miles north of Knoxville. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Christy's -- Home of fine foods, Framingham Centre, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dawson's Cabins, Big Bear Lake, Calif. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Christy's -- Home of fine foods, Framingham Centre, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

H. L. Martin Motel, 3200 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio -- Route 25 & 68 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Joy Young Restaurant, U.S. Route #301 -- 5 miles south, Petersburg, Virginia , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Double J Court, U.S. highways 60 & 70, 4 blocks west of, Wickenburg, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hodges Motor Court, Dunn, N. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cudjos Cave entrance and souvenir shop, Tenn. -- Va. -- Ky. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Novia's Casa Bettina, heavenly spot in the heart of Yankee Lake, Wurstboro, N. Y. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sundown Haven Motel, 6 miles west of downtown Indianapolis on U. S. Rt. 40 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Martin Springs Tourist Lodge -- At the foot of Cumberland Mountains -- Martin Springs, Tenn. -- U.S. highways 41 & 64 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Junction of Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, meeting of three states, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Maryland bridges. , Rivers, Bridges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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