Vintage American Motels

A collection of vintage postcards showcasing various motels and service stations, featuring mid-century architectural styles in bright colors.

Texas Fire Extinguisher Co., Hancock Garden Tractor Co. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Geo. W. Wilcox, Inc., 100 Federal St., Greenfield, Mass. , Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Hawaiian Royale Motel, 8735 Highway 54, El Paso, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

The Chick Inn, 9910 Telegraph Road on U. S. 24 between West Chicago & Plymouth Road, Detroit, Michigan , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hamilton House , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Monroe's Campbell's, Drive-in Griddle Restaurant, on U.S. Highways 1 -- 15 -- 501, Sanford, North Carolina , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kentucky Motel on U. S. 31-W, Franklin, Ky. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Texas Fire Extinguisher Co., Hancock Garden Tractor Co. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

M. I. Davis Company Inc. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Liberty Motel, Greenfield, Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

American Legion amphitheatre and municipal auditorium, Gadsden, Ala. , Theaters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Bowling Green Lodges , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Casino, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

John A. Schwarz , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lamar Motel, Marietta, Ga. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bel-Aire Manor Motel, U. S. 66 South, Springfield, Illinois , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Keswick Diner, located on Easton Road, Glenside, Penna. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'The Gizmo', located 1/4 mile east of Coatesville, Pa., on U.S. Route 30 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ma's and Pa's Place -- 'Known from coast to coast', on U.S. 91 (Salt Lake - Ogden Highway), Roy, Utah. The first Ma's and Pa's Café -- 1934 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wieland's Tortuga, restaurant and cocktail bar, 1 mile east of square on U. S. Rt. 40, Hagerstown, Maryland , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Casino, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Swett Bros. Heating & Appliance Co. 78 Island Pond Road, Springfield, Mass. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leffler's Motel, on U.S. Route 222, 5 miles north of Reading Interchange of Penna. Turnpike between Lancaster and Reading, Pa. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Edw. P. Cooper , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Will-O Motel, Tiffin, Ohio, 'Rest at its best' , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Shumsky's Restaurant, 2319 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Riviera Apartments, Spencer Ave. at ocean, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Joe Yee Café, 4809 Columbia (near Fitzhugh), Dallas, Texas , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Suburban 53 Motel on U S 25 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pontiac , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Southwest Equipment Co., Wichita, Kansas , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

La Sena Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Red's Motel, Hwy. 16 -- West, Sioux Falls, So. Dak. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A. Fleischman Company, 12585 Gratiot Avenue, 1/2 mile east of Connors, Detroit, Michigan , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cottages between center and Andrea, Misquamicut, R.I. , Houses, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Horseshoe Trailer Villa , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Gulf Super-Service Station, Coolidge Corner, 1309 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. , Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Member 'Friendship Inns' of America, Kiingsway Inn - Central, I-35 at 17th St., P.O. Box 1493, Waco, Texas 76703 , Motels, Friendship Inns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Binns, 3900 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Seldin's, 419 Lafayette St., Utica, N. Y. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main gate, Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Limon Offices of the American United Fruit Company and Northern Railway Station, Limon, Costa Rica - where one can catch a train to San Jose. Date: circa 1910s

Lee-Hi Motel, U.S. highways 15 - 29 & 211... 6 miles east of... Warrenton, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Concord Hudson, Inc., 7tSt. & Concord Ave., Chester, Pa. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Twin City Motor Court, Cave City, Ky. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Valley Motel, U.S. Highway 11... 3 miles south of Penna. Turnpike, 1 mile south of... Carlisle, Pennsylvania , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Dude Motel, 5219 East Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Bronxwood Inn , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kalil's , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pike Diner, 2 miles east of Carlisle Interchange on the Carlisle - Harrisburg Pike, Route No. 11 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fenway Motor Hotel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rue de Verdun Nouméa NC , Streets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sedalia Motel, U.S. Highway 50 (West) at Sedalia, Mo. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ted Hagg's Sarona House , Restaurants, Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brejons home furnishings , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greyhound Bus Terminal, Pittsburgh, Pa. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Turner Air Force Base, Albany, GA. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Belden Village Mall , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Gospel Lighthouse Church , Churches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Esso Cabin Court -- 4 miles from Skyline Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A covered promenade bordered by a colorful garden area is an architectural feature of the handsome administration building at Florida's famous Silver Springs , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Al Davis' Radio Drive-In, 5037 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sun Deck Apartments and Bungalows, Andrew Avenue at ocean, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hill Top Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Economy Buick , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Ship, lounge, patio & bar, 116 La Salle St. opposite Jung Hotel, New Orleans, La. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Jensen's Inc., 'Always reliable,' 54-74 Park Road, West Hartford 7, Conn. , Automobile service stations, Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Casino, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Briley's Modern Courts, 2 1/2 miles north, U. S. Highway 167, Opelousas, La. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dumas Chevrolet Co., Carrollton at Tulane Ave., New Orleans, La. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A. G. Birrell Co., the house service built in 34 years , Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Atlantic Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 918-922 Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass. , Restaurants, Interiors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd., Plymouth, Mich. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gateway Auto Court, south on U.S. 91 - 466, Las Vegas, Nevada , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Money Mart , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Arch over boardwalk, north end hotel, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Boardwalks, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Charlton Motel, U.S. Highway I-301 and 23... Folkston, Georgia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lilyan Dubel's Hacienda , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Commander's Palace, Washington Ave. at Coliseum St., New Orleans, La. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

45-47 Kearney Rd , Office buildings, Parking lots, Automobiles. Needham Building Collection

Concrete bulkhead and beautiful homes at Atlantic Beach, Florida , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bellevue Diner, located at Montgomeryville, Pa., on Route U.S. 309 , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean View Hotel, 187 South States Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Drive-thru at a bank

Anderson-Peterson Funeral Home , Morgues & mortuaries, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rabbit Ear Court, Clayton, New Mexico , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fenske's Motel, U.S. highways 51 and 16 -- 4 miles south of Portage, Wisconsin , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Commander's Palace, Washington Ave. at Coliseum St., New Orleans, La. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Lessington, 310 E. Garfield Ave., near the beach, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Grande Courts, on U.S. Highway 66 (near U.S. Highway 54), Tucumcari, New Mexico , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Famous Restaurant, cocktail lounge, 912 Second Ave., north, Lake Worth, Fla. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lovell Field -- Municipal Airport, Chattanooga, Tennessee , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fire department, Ponce, P. R. , Historic buildings, Fire stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

195 Chapel St , Cities & towns, Stores & shops, Automobiles, Automobile service stations. Needham Building Collection

Laverrière alphonse, country house. (From: modern design. Facades, interiors, details in the club with R. Beauclair, ed. Print colored on paper, 29.5 x 36.6 cm (including scan edges)

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