Retro Motels and Cafés

Colorful vintage postcards featuring classic motels and diners from America’s road trip culture, highlighting nostalgic roadside charm.

Maple Motel, Woodbury, Tenn., corner 70-S & 53, 50 miles east of Nashville , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Range Riders Museum, Miles City, Montana , Galleries & museums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lubin's, New Britain Kosher hotel, 124 So. New Jersey Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Roller Coaster, Riverview Beach, Pennsville, NJ - Postcard circa 1942

The Barn, Highway 75 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pete's Motel, West Yellowstone, Montana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Nick's in Greenwich Village since 1922 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Newport Manor Motel, Newport, Oregon , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

George-Ana Motel, U.S. 70, Jackson, Tenn. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golden Restaurant, Gorham, New Hampshire , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trailway Coffee Shop, 'Central Oregon's most popular family restaurant', Hiway 20 & Bond, Bend, Oregon -- Open 24 hours a day. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Part of roller coaster, Geauga Lake Park, Geauga Lake, Ohio , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from New Mexico. Old San Miguel Mission, Socorro, New Mexico , Churches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Town and Country Motel, Greenfield, Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Echo Village Motel, 4 miles south of Winchester on U.S. 11 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Suburban Pines Motel, U.S. H'Way. 301, Manning, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The sun deck and patio at Sugar Maples, Maplecrest, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stubbs Super Market , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fiesta Restaurant. U.S. Highway No. 41 and U.S. No. 27A, Williston, Fla. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from the Freudenau, Bernhad Ziegers Caffee-Restaurant Freudenau am Spitz , Schneider , Lux, producer

Tally-Ho Bar, Santa Catalina Island, Avalon, Calif. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Christian Brothers Summer School ('Ocean Rest',) Ocean City, N. J. , Schools, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Polonaise , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Parkview Tourist Court, Corning, Arkansas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Schneider's Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant - New York City, USA - at the junction of 49th and 50th Streets. Date: circa 1940

Parisian Beauty Salon , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ray Anne Cottage Apartments , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Belle Isle Inn, St. Ignace, Michigan , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hallford's Court, Ft. Stockton, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

USO - Variety Club Canteen at Pennsylvania Station, Pittsburgh, PA. , Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Voss City at night, Swift's Beach, Mass. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Christian Brothers Summer School ('Ocean Rest',) Ocean City, N. J. , Schools, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland Park, 'The amusement center of Omaha and Council Bluffs' , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bond spectacular waterfall sign in Times Square, New York City , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kimball's Green Ridge Turkey Farm, Nashua, N.H., Tel. 1343, 'Wasting Time Fighting' murmurs the tall fellow to the fat fellow, foreground , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Glendella, Barryville, New York , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amarillo Bungalows & Apts., 1577 Indian Trail, Palm Springs, Calif., Phone:2351 , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Swenson Motel, 88th and So. Figueroa Sts., Los Angeles 3, Cal. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wm. Penn Diner, located at 2nd & Townsend Sts., Chester, PA. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sylacauga Motel, Sylacauga, Alabama , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The sun deck and patio at Sugar Maples, Maplecrest, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from New Salem State Park, Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois -- Wagon Wheel Inn, Rutledge Tavern, Berry-Lincoln store , Historic buildings, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frank's Restaurant, Schulenburg, Texas, home of the original 'Big Jumbo Hamburger' , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pinter's , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

B & B Store, Seaside Park, N. J. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

In the Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, Cal.Mount Lowe. In the Alpine Tavern , Mt. Lowe, Cal.

Riviera, cock-tail lounge and restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mayo Ranch Motel, Big Spring, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mack's Café, uptown in Murdo, South Dakota , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street Flower Venders, San Francisco, Calif. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Coronado Apt. Hotel, Palm Springs, Calif. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from New Salem State Park, Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois -- Wagon Wheel Inn, Rutledge Tavern, Berry-Lincoln store , Historic buildings, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Springfield, Mass. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Vosburg, San Jacinto, Calif. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Park-Vu Motel, Jackson, Minnesota , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Magnolia Court, Macon, Ga. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dutchmaid Motel, U.S. Route 222 at Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Near historic 'Cloisters' -- Midway between Lancaster and Reading. 5 miles south of Reading Interchange of Pennsylvania Turnpike. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Hyams Gift Shop, tourist information, Bryson City, N. C. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Cavalier, Virginia Beach, Va. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hyams Gift Shop, tourist information, Bryson City, N. C. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pike's El Rancho Baker, Motel and Café , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Typical Boulevard Scene in the Orange Belt, Southern California , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paprin's -- centre of Queens social life. Roosevelt Ave. at 61st St., Woodside, L. I., N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Silver Tip Lodge, Fish Camp, California , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Embassy Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. -- First Baptist Church, Lutheran Church, First Methodist Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church , Churches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tucker's Café & Lounge -- North Platte, Nebraska , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hípodromo 'San Fernando,' Medellin, Col. - San Fernando Hippodrome , Crowds, Stadiums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The real west, Hotel Humboldt, Winnemucca, Nevada , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Post cards that advertise and increase your business , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Triangle Tourists , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Downtown. Alaska Task Force Photographs

This is a Ward body , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hípodromo 'San Fernando,' Medellin, Col. - San Fernando Hippodrome , Crowds, Stadiums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sheraton-Gatehouse Motor Inn, Rochester, New York , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Commodore , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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