Retro Motels

Vintage postcard-style images of classic American motels, capturing nostalgia and road trip culture across various states.

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

Women's Exchange, Pinehurst, N. C.. Women's Exchange, Pinehurst, N. C.

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

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

U.S.O., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oranges fresh from grove, stop and look us over, situated half way between Jax and Miami, on Dixie Hyway No. 1- 2 mi. north of Cocoa , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lawson's Tourist Court on U.S. Highway 301, 3 miles south of Fayetteville, N. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wilmurt Tourist Court, U.S. Highway No. 1 -- McKenney, Va. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Carter's Tourist Court, Knoxville, Tennessee , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Maple Sugar Shop on Mohawk Trail, Shelbourne Falls, Mass. , Stores & shops, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Beach House Hotel, Ideal Beach Resort, Shafer Lake, Ind. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Girgenti's Ideal Restaurant, Western Summit, Mohawk Trail, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

London's Camp, Tifton, Ga. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset Point Hotel, Clearwater, Florida, located directly on Clearwater Bay , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Jamaica, B.W.I. The Windsor Hotel, St. Ann's Bay , Hotels, 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

Oranges fresh from grove, stop and look us over, situated half way between Jax and Miami, on Dixie Hyway No. 1- 2 mi. north of Cocoa , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wayside Motel, on Route U.S. 301, Wilson, N. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Natural Bridge Hotel, Natural Bridge, Virginia , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Highlander Motel, 'Gateways to the Grand Canyon,' U.S. highways 66 and 89, telephone 48, Williams, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waynevilla Motor Court, Waynesville, North Carolina , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Central Avenue, looking north from 26th Avenue, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Grand Plaza Motel, Southwest Louisiana's finest, Lake Charles, Louisiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Round Top Tourist Court, Sevierville, Tennessee , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Vinson Motel, Montgomery, Ala. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Holiday Inn Auto Lodge,' U.S. 301, Edgehill, VA. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Carolinian Motel, U.S. Highway 17 north in Wilmington, N.C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gulf Palms Motel, South Tamiami Trail U.S. 41, Venice, Florida (on the Gulf) , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Park View Motel, U.S. highways 6 - 50 and 10... West at city limits... Price, Utah , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Purple Heart Motor Court, U.S. 41A -- 3 blocks from city limits , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

#78 Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rittenhouse Motor Lodge, U.S. Route # 13, Cape Charles, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Jo-El Motel and Antiques, U.S. Highway 22, Foster, Ohio , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tourist Town Court, U.S. Highway 11 & 220 - 7 miles north of Roanoke, Va. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Borderland TraveLodge, 1501 National Ave. (U.S. 101) South of Chula Vista, Cal. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Highlander Motel, 'Gateways to the Grand Canyon,' U.S. highways 66 and 89, telephone 48, Williams, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Portland Trailer Court. On U.S. 99. Portland, Ore. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shoemaker Motel, Somerset, PA. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Schaub's Restaurant, Route 5, East Windsor Hill, Conn. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Portland Trailer Court. On U.S. 99. Portland, Ore. , 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

Villa Maria, Haines Falls, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sandia Motel, on Highway 66 -- 3416 West Central, Albuquerque, New Mexico , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Swan Restaurant, 201 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Swimmin' hole' at a N. Dak. Badlands Dude Ranch , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Evandrew Motel -- Highway 45-56, 1 mile north of Jasper Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Vagabond Motel, midway between 1919 East Fremont St.... Showboat & Golden Nugget... Las Vegas, Nevada , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tent scene, Camp Blanding, Florida , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greyhound Inn, on U. S. 27, two miles south of Somerset, Ky. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fuller's Motel, 5 miles from Atlantic City and Ocean City beaches, 1401-11 South, New Road Pleasantville, N. J. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Maple Terrace, Hensonville, N. Y. , Hotels, 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

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

The Paddock Motor Court & Restaurant, U.S. Route #301 -- 2 1/2 miles south, Manning, South Carolina , Motels, 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

Road to Gay Head Light and Cliffs, Martha's Vineyard, Mass., this road traveled by more than 50,000 visitors each year , Lighthouses, Gay Head Light Mass., Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Coronet Motels, Eastover S. C. at jct. U.S. 76 & U.S. 378, Columbia, S. C. on U.S. 21 north , Motels, 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

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

South of Border Motel & Restaurant, Union City, Tenn. , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Travelers Motor Hotel , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tent scene, Camp Blanding, Florida , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gulf Palms Motel, South Tamiami Trail U.S. 41, Venice, Florida (on the Gulf) , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bell Motel, Morristown, Ohio, on U.S. 40 -- 20 miles west of Wheeling, W. Va. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mount Severance Motor Court, Schroon Lake, N. Y. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Edwin Turner's Chicken Basket , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Venice, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Evandrew Motel -- Highway 45-56, 1 mile north of Jasper Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Ideal Tourist Court, Dunn, North Carolina, on U.S. Route 301 -- 200 yards North of city limits , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rex Motel, Cardiff, N.J., 5 1/2 miles from Atlantic City, N.J. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerodromo de la 'Avianca' (Manzanillo), Cartagena, Col. - Aerodrome of the 'Avianca' , Airports, Airplanes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ten Oaks Motel Court, U. S. Route #40 -- 2 1/2 miles north, Edgewood, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Virginia Diner, Wakefield, Virginia , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waiting for the bus, Camp Wheeler, Ga. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Chateau Motel, U.S. Route 30 -- 4 miles east, York, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Quoddy Village, Me. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cottage, Hotel Jagueyes, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico , Hotels, Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motorhaven Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oliver's Valeda Village, U. S. Hi-way - 87 - 287 - Longmont, Colo. , Motels, 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

Wing's Mohawk Springs on Mohawk Trail, Florida, Mass. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Traveler Motel, 8530 Highway 80, east -- El Paso, Texas , 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

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

Paige's Motel, Route 103, 1 mi. beyond city limits, Columbus, Ga. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Downey Motor Lodge, 7922 E. Firestone Blvd., Downey, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Quality Courts Motel, Terre Manor, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shufflewood Courts, Andrew Ave. at boardwalk, Wildwood by the Sea, New Jersey , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entering Machias from Normal School Hill, Machias, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Belmont Hotel, Bar Harbor, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wing's Mohawk Springs on Mohawk Trail, Florida, Mass. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palmetto Motor Court, Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pine Manor Motel, U.S. Highway 40 and Ind. 3... Dunreith, Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Canary Cottages , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pine Manor Motel, U.S. Highway 40 and Ind. 3... Dunreith, Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tip-Top Motor Court, U. S. Route #1, Elkridge, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boyles Motel, U.S. Route 41, Bradenton, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Sombrero Motor Courts , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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