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

Scene in Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Charley's Motor Court, U.S. Route 202 -- 3 miles north, Norristown, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue City Motor Court. U.S. Highways 18 and 62, 5 miles to the falls, 8015 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls, New York , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Air Park Motel, Greenfield, Mexico, Missouri , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wm. Penn Tourist Court, located on Route U.S. 22, 13 miles east of Harrisburg, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Venetian pool, Stevensville Lake Hotel, Swan Lake, N. Y. , Hotels, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Buena Vista Hotel, Belmar, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Machias, Maine , 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

Jim & Bill's Mari-Nay Diner, located 5 miles from Philadelphia in the heart of the Main Line District on U.S. Route 30. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bird's-eye view of No. Adams from Mohawk Trail, Mass., showing 3 states -- Vt., Mass., and N.Y. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Nantasket Avenue showing Hotel Nantasket, Paragon Park and the waiting room from Fishermen's Cove, Nantasket Beach, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View from Forest Hill Inn showing Raven's Wing and Pinnacle Mountains in background , Rivers, Mountains, Roads, Bridges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cameron Motel, Houston Hi-way 59, Victoria, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Approaching Lake George from the South, Lake George, N. Y. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Flagstone Motor Court, 1 mile east of city- U.S. Hiway 27, Tallahassee, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Penrod's 'On the Au Sable', Grayling, Michigan , Cabins, Rivers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brader's Drive-In & Miniature Golf Course, Lincoln Highway, Route 30, 5 miles west of Lancaster, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Causeway Memorial Park, Muskegon, Michigan , Parks, Rivers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street looking west, Laurel, Md. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Twin Pines Motel, St. Clairsville, Ohio , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cliff Walk, near Bailey's Beach, Newport, R.I. , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking up Centre Street, Nantucket, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View from Forest Hill Inn showing Raven's Wing and Pinnacle Mountains in background , Rivers, Mountains, Roads, Bridges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Point lookout atop Shawangunk Mt. , Mountains, Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Overlooking Rockfish Valley, one mile from Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Terrace Inn -- Afton, Va. -- Elevation 1800 Ft. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mission Motel, Mount Shasta, California , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view, Hollywood Kennel Club, Hollywood Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pinnacle Mountain -- 3,000 feet above ea level. , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sky Harbor Courts -- on U.S. 11, 41 and 64, Chattanooga, Tenn. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cape Cod landscape , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking west on Route 40, National Highway, 2 miles from St. Clairsville, Ohio , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Squantum and Wollaston Yacht Clubs, Wollaston, Mass. , Yacht clubs, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, looking south, St. Albans, Vt. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Old Dutch Tavern, America's finest bathing beach- 10 miles west of Panama City, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Northland Motel, 'Where the North Really Begins' on U. S. 23, just 5 miles north of Bay City , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastern Summit 'America's Switzerland', Florida, Mass., on the Mohawk Trail , Hills, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dixie Tourist Court, 8 miles south of Chambersburg, Pa., on U.S. 11 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastern Summit 'America's Switzerland', Florida, Mass., on the Mohawk Trail , Hills, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Port Deposit Quarries Co., Port Deposit, Md. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Parque Nacional Lago de 'Las Americas', Bogotá, Colombia - National Park, Lake of 'the Americas' , Mountains, Lakes & ponds, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Camp Gordon, Augusta, Ga. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Clay's Motel, U. S. Route #40, Aberdeen, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lowe's Camp, west of Haines Road, 5380 28th Street, North over 100 cottages -- $12.00 and up per month one block from city bus line -- 3 1/2 miles from main post office. Lowe's St. Petersburg Camp Grounds, C.O. Lowe, manager tel. 44515, St. Petersburg, Florida , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hair pin turn, Mohawk Trail, Mass. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mayflower Restaurant, Aberdeen, Maryland on U. S. Route 40 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ranger Motel, 'You're never a stranger at the Ranger' , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Savoy Hotel, Wildwood, New Jersey , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View showing Twin Lights at Highlands, N.J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Miami Beach Kennel Club , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bel Air Motel & Restaurant, intersection hi-ways U.S. 90A and 77, Hallettsville, Texas , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Greystone, Gatlinburg, Tenn. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Penn Yan, N. Y. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Parque Nacional Lago de 'Las Americas', Bogotá, Colombia - National Park, Lake of 'the Americas' , Mountains, Lakes & ponds, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Approaching Bristol, Vermont, with Mt. Abraham in the distance , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cliff Walk, near Bailey's Beach, Newport, R.I. , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Smith Motel, four lane U. S. Hwy. 41 -- 5 miles north Marietta, Ga. -- reception room and modern motel room , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Martha Washington Inn, on Lake Maranacook, Winthrop, Maine , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Cat'n Fiddle, Shorefront, Cliffwood Beach, N.J. , Restaurants, 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

Street scene, Route 6, Cape Cod, Mass. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

North west view of Beach Haven, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hydraulic lift gives stewards clear view, Wheeling Downs, Wheeling, W. Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Olssen's Tourist Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hampton Park, Charleston, S. C. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cavalier Motel, 5014 north Fourth Street, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Out Santa Fe way -- On U.S. Highway 85 north , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Donner Municipal Pool, Columbus, Ind. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bendix Air Port, South Bend, Indiana , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Martha Washington Inn, on Lake Maranacook, Winthrop, Maine , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking west on Route 40, National Highway, 2 miles from St. Clairsville, Ohio , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Lake Crest Cabins, Lake George, New York , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The midway on America's Super Highway, Howard Johnson Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dutch Land Motel, U.S. 222 -- midway between Reading & Lancaster at the Reading & Lancaster Exit #21 of the Penna. Turnpike , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Manitou Ranch, Garrison, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rip's Lookout Point on Rip Van Winkle Trail, Catskill Mts., N. Y. , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Betsy Ross Motel, 'Worth waiting for', U.S. Route 301 -- South, Fayetteville, North Carolina , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view of Savannah, Ga. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tally-Ho Court, U.S. Route 41, 1/2 mile no. of Sarasota Bradenton airport , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bird's-eye view of Barryville, N. Y., seen from Shohola, Pa. , Bridges, Rivers, Valleys, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying open air band concert in Williams Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, 'the sunshine city' , Theaters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Market St., looking east, Lewisburg, Pa. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Three Point Motel, U.S. Highway 99... 10117 South Tacoma Way... Tacoma, Washington , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Blue Star Motel, White Marsh, Maryland, U. S. Route #40 -- 12 miles north of Baltimore , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

At the approach of the park, Somerton, Philadelphia , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Relaxing at beautiful Allen 'A' Resort, Wolfeboro, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Edgewood Tourist Court, on Lincoln Highway -- U.S. 30, 4 1/2 miles east of Gettysburg, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Horse drawn carts carrying hay , Horses, Carts & wagons, Hay, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Traveler's Motel - Hotel, Williams, California , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Sea food at its best,' The Clam Box, on the Post Road, U.S. Route 1, Cos Cob, Conn. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Skyline Drive North from Hawksbill Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, Va. , Roads, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Birds-eye view of Staunton, from Reservoir Hill, Staunton, Va. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Drive, Narragansett Pier, R.I. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View north from the Pinnacle, Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Va., Ky. , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Jarratt Motel, Jarratt, Virginia, U.S. Route #301, 30 miles south of Petersburg , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Jako, Shimla, originally called Simla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. Date: circa 1920s

Cut on Mountain Road, Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island, Maine , Roads, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunken gardens at Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, Va. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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