Vintage American Hospitality

Charming postcards showcasing historic hotels and restaurants from the mid-20th century, featuring classic architecture and inviting diner scenes.

Sturkey's Motel & Restaurant, U.S. H'Way 301 , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Desert Hotel, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Pacific Hotel, Spokane, Washington. Desert Hotel, Oasis Restaurant, Spokane, Washington , Hotels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Desert Hotel, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Pacific Hotel, Spokane, Washington. Desert Hotel, Oasis Restaurant, Spokane, Washington , Hotels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mrs. Saitzer Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sturkey's Motel & Restaurant, U.S. H'Way 301 , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Howdy Doody Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

On the boardwalk at 8th Street at night, Ocean City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Motel Caravan, Anthony -- New Mex. -- Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Washington Hotel- Palmetto Café, Titusville, Florida , Hotels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Patrick Henry Motel, U.S. Route 1 & 301 -- 12 miles south, Richmond, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

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

Lake Hill Motel, U.S. Highway 1... 18 miles south of Washington, D.C... Woodbridge, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Dutch Farm Motel & Restaurant, on U.S. 1 - 15 - 501, 5 miles south of Sanford, N.C., 'We serve the best' , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lower Main Street, business section, Sarasota, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sea Bay Park, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Travelers Motel -- On U.S. 60 -- 6 1/2 mi. west of Covington, VA. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Hendrick Hudson, Troy, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center and pier entrance, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Piers & wharves, Sports & recreation facilities, Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Maine Lobster and Clam House. Opposite Hotel New Yorker , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Carson's Triangle Café, New Hampshire and Grammercy Place, Atlantic City, N.J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pulaski Motel & Restaurant, U.S. Highway 11... Dublin, VA. , Military facilities, Restaurants, Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Ocean Pier, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Piers & wharves, Sports & recreation facilities, Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trav O Tel, South Hiway 85-87 -- 1545 S. Nevada, Colorado Springs, Colo. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Conchas Motor Lodge, on Highway 66 - West, Tucumcari, New Mexico , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Martin's, 126 Fifth Street, Miami Beach, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Morrill's Corner, Portland, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leslie's Fried Chicken , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty Rest Motor Court & Grill, Rogersville, Tenn. , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Beach Street at night, Savin Rock, Conn. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street looking south, Schroon Lake, N. Y. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Star Motel, U. S. Highway 301... halfway between Baltimore, Md. and Richmond, Va. ... Faulkner, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

La Cita, U.S. Highway 66 & 54... State Highways 104 & 18... Tucumcari, New Mexico , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

600 Bar & Café, Miles City, Montana , Bars, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lindale Hotel Court, 3102 Nebraska Ave. in town, Tampa, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Ocean Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El-Nido Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

U. S. O. Club. Greetings from the U. S. O. Club, Orange, Texas , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The beautiful Yucca Motel, 1727 So. Fifth St., Las Vegas, Nevada , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Thunderbird Motor Hotel, 2855 Fourth Ave, U.S. hwy. 80 east, Yuma, Arizona , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Dolphin Court, highway A1A, St. Augustine Beach, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Floritex, fancy fruit packer Mexican imports , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Camp Brady Motel, Hiway 87 & 183, Brady, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Myntle Lane Motel, U.S. Highway 101... Coquille's newest... Coquille, Oregon , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Franklin Street, looking south, Tampa, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shudy's Diner & Rainbow Park, located on Route No. 72 -- 12 miles south of Lancaster, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Two States Coffee Shop, Texarkana, U. S. A., hyws. 67 and 59 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Congress and Free Streets from Congress Square, Portland, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tremont Lobster House, 247 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Boardwalk scene at Steel Pier, Atlantic City , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Alligator Pool, San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, Texas, 89 , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

One of the Midways at Palisades Amusement Park, Palisades, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Boardwalk view from 9th Street, Ocean City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Coral Way (miracle mile), looking west, Coral Gables, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paradise Motor Lodge , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brown's Court No. 2, Port Royal, VA., junction routes 301 & 17, 45 miles north of Richmond, 90 miles south of Baltimore, Md. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Floritex, fancy fruit packer Mexican imports , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The sightseer on the boardwalk, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

State Motor Lodge, conveniently and centrally located on U.S. Highway 66, Tucumcari, New Mexico , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boukair's beautiful soda grill, 7224 Hough Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Crown Hotel, Deep Sea Cocktail Lounge, Providence, Rhode Island , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Mountain Home. Phoenicia, N. Y. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bay Avenue, Beach Haven, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tommy's Seafood Restaurant, St. Augustine, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Swan Restaurant, Alexandria, Va. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Columbia Tourist Court and Coffee Shoppe, on U.S. 1 -- 12 miles south of Wash., D. C. , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Camp Brady Motel, Hiway 87 & 183, Brady, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The sightseer on the boardwalk, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Par-Mell Motel Apts. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street scene looking north on Franklin St., Tampa, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Heron Grill, St. Augustine, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bob Wills Ranch House , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk & pavilion at night, Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Boardwalks, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oceanic Motel on Route A1A, 2 miles north of Ormond Beach, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lesher's Diner, Routes 11 & 15, 28 miles north of Harrisburg, 28 miles south of Sunbury, Liverpool, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset Restaurant, 7726 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, Pa. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hanson's Restaurant, Bar & Grille, Hanson's Amusement Park, Harvey's Lake, Pa. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Starlite Drive-In , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bay Avenue, Beach Haven, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bridge connecting beach with mammoth pool, Palisades Amusement Park, Palisades, N. J. , Amusement parks, Bridges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Promenade to Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Al Amigone's Restaurant-Bar , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Calle del mercado - Market street scene, Juarez, Old Mexico , Markets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night view of boardwalk from ocean pier, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The New Ideal Diner, U. S. Route #40, Aberdeen, Maryland , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bill's Barbecue House & Restaurant, on U.S. Highways #1 - 15 - 501, five miles north of Sanford, North Carolina , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Swift Creek Motel & Swift Creek Farms Restaurant, U.S. routes 1 & 301 Petersburg, Virginia , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street scene at Atlantic Beach, S.C. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Time Square, Broadway and 43rd Street, New York City , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center, Salisbury Beach, Mass. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sam's Diner, U.S. Route 1 & 301 -- 3 miles south of Richmond, Virginia , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett, R.I. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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