Classic American Motels

Charming vintage motels and motor courts captured in postcards, featuring inviting entrances and landscaped surroundings in the U.S.

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

L Motel, Homosassa Springs, Fla. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

L Motel, Homosassa Springs, Fla. , 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

Boulevard Gardens Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Colonial Motor Hotel, Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Obie's Place , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Broadway, Salisbury Beach, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Seminole Tourist Lodge , Motels, 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

When in Tampa visit Hillsborough drive-in restaurant , Restaurants, Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Holiday Inn, three miles south on Highway 51, Minocqua, Wisconsin , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leslie's Travetel, 3 miles south of Louisville on Dixie Highway , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance, Suwannee Gables Tourist Camp, on Suwannee River, near old town, twelve miles from Cross City, Fla. , Cabins, 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

Triangle Motel, U.S. highways 60 & 42... 3 1/2 miles east of... Clifton Forge, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Grandview Peak, Port Jervis, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

One of our ice cream stands on Route 101, Milford, New Hampshire , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Highland Pine Inn, Southern Pines, N. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastern Summit 'America's Switzerland', Florida, Mass., on the Mohawk Trail , Commercial facilities, 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

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

The Balsams and Lake Gloriette, Dixville Notch, White Mountains, N.H. , Hotels, Mountains, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Baxter's Motel, Bradenton, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Valley of Death and Little Round Top, Gettysburg, Pa. , Historic sites, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Newman's, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Landmark Motel, U. S. Highway 301... 5 miles south of... Jesup, Georgia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trailway Motel, U. S. Hiway 87-287, Longmont, Colo. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Banner Motel, 1406 No. Main St. (U.S. 30 N West Entr) Pocatello, Idaho , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Southern Air, 'Famous for Fine Foods', Route 125, Springfield, Illinois , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gordon's Cabins, King's Beach, Calif. , Cabins, 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

Hillcrest Motor Court, College Park, Md., U.S. Route 1 -- 5 miles north of Washington, D. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Se Rancho , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Martha Ann Motor Court and Restaurant, on U.S. 17 at Hampstead, N. C., 17 miles north of Wilmington , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Traveler's Motel, Route 1, Covington, Va. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Smokey's Tourist Court, U.S. Highway 58... 1 mile west of... Stuart, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sky High Lake Tarleton Club in the White Mountains, Pike, N.H. , Organizations' facilities, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hill Top Motel, 31st Street extended, Highway 164... 2 miles west of... Virginia Beach, VA. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Provincetown Inn, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Park Lane Court, 1970 Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Raymond's Lakeside Cabins, Manomet (Plymouth), Mass. , Cabins, 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

Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, Mass. , Cities & towns, 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

Harvesting hay onto a horse-drawn cart , Horses, Carts & wagons, Hay, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Spend your vacation at Bon Air Camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palmetto Court, 3725 Mobile Highway, U.S. highways 90 & 98 West, Pensacola, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Sandy Beach Camps, Oakland, Me. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brattleboro, Vermont , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

General view from Captain Walk, Ocean Beach Park, New London, Conn. , Beaches, 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

Gurkin's Tavern & Tourist Camp, Hiway 301 near Smithfield, N. C. , Motels, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunrise Motor Court, Ft. Pierce, Fla. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oak Lane Motor Court, S. E. on Highway 12 - 18 near H. 51, Madison 4, Wisconsin , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Harwichport, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Provincetown Inn, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Merry-go-round at Budd Lake, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fly-O-Plane and Midway, Geauga Lake Park, Geauga Lake, Ohio , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tilsbury's Knob, West Nanticoke, PA. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Johnson Park, Salem, N. J. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The incline up Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Free TV in each unit, air conditioned, 'Y' Motel, Lincoln, Nebraska, fine accommodations , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Porter's La Siesta Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hyannis Business District, looking west, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Haywood Motor Court, on U.S. Highway 17 -- Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Orange, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Free TV in each unit, air conditioned, 'Y' Motel, Lincoln, Nebraska, fine accommodations , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Scene at Camp Blanding, Fla. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

LaFollette Tourist Court, Lafollette, Tenn. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

President Roosevelt and official party approaching Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mt. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

DeLuxe Motor Court, U.S. Highway 250... 5 miles from Skyline Drive... Waynesboro, Virginia , Motels, 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

Whitcomb Summit -- Highest Point on Mohawk Trail, Mass. , Hills, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Southland Motel, 1300 Silver Springs Blvd., State Highway 40, Ocala, Florida , Motels, 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

El Toreador Motel, San Ysidro, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Scene in Fenway Park, Boston, Mass. , Parks, 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

Ma's Motel and Restaurant, service station. On U.S. 301 Highway -- 3 miles S. of Dunn, N. C., on U.S. 301 Highway -- 23 miles N. of Fayetteville, N. C. , Motels, Restaurants, Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Smith's Motor Court -- Myrtle Beach, S. C. -- 'America's finest strand', 670 miles south of New York -- 735 miles north of Miami , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Camp Nawakwa, Biglerville, Pa. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chesterbrook Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Route 202, Peekskill, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tuckaway Manor Motel, Route 40, Aberdeen, Md. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

White Mountains from Diamond Hill Camps and tea room, St. Johnsbury, Vt. , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Homestead Inn Summer Restaurant, New Milford, Conn. , Hotels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street looking east, Orleans, Mass. , Cities & towns, 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

Treasure Island Hotel, Cidra, P. R. , Lakes & ponds, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Teeing off, Irem Temple Country Club, Pennsylvania , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Prince William Motel, U.S. Highway 1... 3 miles south of... Woodbridge, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Caballero Motel, 6430 Montana St. on highways 62 and 180, east, El Paso, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Thompson's Cottage Court and Diner, on U.S. 15A, two miles south of Fayetteville, North Carolina , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Air view of St. Albans, Vt. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Camp Nawakwa, Biglerville, Pa. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Founders Park, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Laurel Tourist Lodge, from Great Lakes to Mexico, on Hi-Way 77, south of Dallas, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

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