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Vintage American Motels and Hotels

A collection of nostalgic postcards showcasing vintage motels and hotels, featuring charming architecture amidst lush gardens and inviting landscapes.

Boulevard Gardens Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
Boulevard Gardens Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Westwood Motel, highways 29 - 50 & 211, Fairfax, Va. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMarion Tourist Camp, North Charleston, S. C., U.S. Highways 52 and 78 , Motels, Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesJefferson Motel and Coffee Shop, Routes 1, 15, 501, 1 mile south, Sanford, N. C., 'In the heart of North Carolina' , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGurkin's Tavern & Tourist Camp, Hiway 301 near Smithfield, N. C. , Motels, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesKiddies' Amusement Center, Snowberry Park, Pine Point, Maine , Amusement parks, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBay of Naples Inn, Naples, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLakewood Inn, Skowhegan, Me. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThendara Golf Club, ninth green, Thendara, N. Y., Adirondack, Mts. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBama Motel & Restaurant , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOcean View Hotel, 22147-65 W. Pacific Coast Highway (Alt. U. S. 101), Malibu, California , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLe Mar Motel, 1607 Silver Springs Blvd, ceramic tiled baths, Ocala, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Springs Motel, the largest finest in the South, one mile south of Lexington, Kentucky , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBonny's Tourist Court, Mt. Pleasant, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMain Street, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesKnotty Pine Tourotel, between Lancaster & Reading on Route 222, Adamstown, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesTwin Pines Motel, St. Clairsville, Ohio , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOverlook Motel, cottages and dining room, Bryson City, N. C. , Motels, Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGreetings from Jamaica, B.W.I. The Windsor Hotel, St. Ann's Bay , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesEast Hill Motel, Seward, Nebraska , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesView of Ocean Avenue, west end, Long Branch, N.J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLaurel Tourist Lodge, from Great Lakes to Mexico, on Hi-Way 77, south of Dallas, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesClub house- Lake Worth Golf Course, view looking east toward ocean, Lake Worth, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesCountry Club Motel, Route 26 -- Colebrook, N.H. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBathing beach and Pine Tree Inn, Point Independence, Mass. , Beaches, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesShamrock Plaza Courts, U.S. Highway 40... 13 miles east of Indianapolis... Cumberland, Indiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesCity Lake near High Point, N. C. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMonmouth Hotel, Spring Lake, N. J. , Hotels, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGreetings from Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesValerie's of Ogunquit, a fine restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesScene in Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOcean View Hotel, 22147-65 W. Pacific Coast Highway (Alt. U. S. 101), Malibu, California , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHotel Hunter , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMing Tree Motor Hotel 'On the Beach,' Santa Barbara, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHotel Mirasol, 'on the shores of Tampa Bay'- Tampa, Florida , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesColonial Hotel, Florence, S. C., logical stopover -- 305 miles from Richmond, Va., free golfing, 339 miles from Jacksonville, Fla. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesSummer cottages on Bay View St., Swift's Beach, Wareham, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Cold Spring Hotel, Accord, N. Y. -- deluxe cottage, lobby house, pool , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesToyland, Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, N. J. , Commercial facilities, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Beachwood, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesArbon Autel, on U.S. 19 & 129, Murphy, N. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesClub house- Lake Worth Golf Course, view looking east toward ocean, Lake Worth, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGreeting from Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesPocalla Springs Tourist Court, 3 miles south of Sumter, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMing Tree Motor Hotel 'On the Beach,' Santa Barbara, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMartha Washington Inn, on Lake Maranacook, Winthrop, Maine , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesCircle Motel on U.S. 11 -- 2 miles south of Watertown, N.Y. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOak Birch Inn, Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H. , Motels, Lakes & ponds, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesPortland Trailer Court. On U.S. 99. Portland, Ore. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThompson's Countryside Restaurant, Route 20, Chalrton - Sturbridge Line, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesDunlap's Guests -- directly at the beach, 112-114 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesShefford Tourist Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesEast Shore Hotel, Frankfort, Michigan, island comfort -- inland convenience , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOcean Pathway, looking toward the ocean, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Cities & towns, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesCircle Motel on U.S. 11 -- 2 miles south of Watertown, N.Y. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesStiles Motel Statesboro, on routes 301 and 25, 453 S. Main St., Statesboro, Ga. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesIndian Plaza, Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, Mass. , Plazas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesRaider's Village, Inc., Route 1, Sharon, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHydraulic lift gives stewards clear view, Wheeling Downs, Wheeling, W. Va. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHotel Cuba, San Miguel de los Banos , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesSkyline Motel and Restaurant, U.S. Highway 220, 3 miles south of... Roanoke, Virginia , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Friendly Motor Court, Walterboro, South Carolina , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBlue 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 StatesEntrance to Round Top Tourist Court, Sevierville, Tennessee , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesAir Park Motel, Greenfield, Mexico, Missouri , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOcean Avenue boardwalk, Long Branch, N.J. , Cities & towns, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLakeside Motor Court, on U.S. Highway 17, Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesSquantum and Wollaston Yacht Clubs, Wollaston, Mass. , Yacht clubs, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesWaiting for the bus, Camp Wheeler, Ga. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOcean Drive, Narragansett Pier, R.I. , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOne of the many dude ranches near Tucson, Arizona. La Osa Ranch , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesPark Beach Hotel, Falmouth, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesButter Point Farm, Waldoboro, Maine , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGreetings from Hardwick, Vermont , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesEntrance to Round Top Tourist Court, Sevierville, Tennessee , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMeadow Club, Southampton, Long Island, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesEdgewood Tourist Court, on Lincoln Highway -- U.S. 30, 4 1/2 miles east of Gettysburg, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesRex Motel, Cardiff, N.J., 5 1/2 miles from Atlantic City, N.J. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesShamrock Court, five miles north of Fayetteville, N. C. on Highway 301 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesOcean View Hotel, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Island, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGrand Plaza Motel, Southwest Louisiana's finest, Lake Charles, Louisiana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Manavista Hotel, Bradenton, Florida , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesRipple River Motel, Aitkin, Minnesota , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLamb's Lakeshore Cabins, Bolton Landing, New York , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesModern Tourist Court, on U.S. 301, the short route New York to Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Atlantic Beach Hotel, Atlantic Beach, N. C., the sea food we serve today slept in the ocean last night , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesTamiami Tourist Court, Route 41, Bradenton, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesView of lake at Rosenblatt Hotel & Country Club, Glen Wild, N. Y. , Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Town House and Bungalows, Palm Springs, California , Houses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesPort Columbus, Columbus, Ohio , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLog Cabin Camp on U. S. 150, 6 miles west of Mt. Vernon, KY. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBear Mountain Inn, Bear Mountain, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesWhite Motel, 3701 D. Street (U. S. 66, Bus. Route), San Bernardino, Calif., 'Rest and sleep where it's quiet' , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Colony from the Channel, Kennebunkport, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Atlantic Beach Hotel, Atlantic Beach, N. C., the sea food we serve today slept in the ocean last night , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesSleepy Hollow, where old friends meet, 12 miles east of Greenburg, 7 miles west of Ligonier on U.S. Route #30 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesRainbow Lodge , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesRiverview Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesShaffer's Motel, U.S. Routes 11 & 15, 38 miles north of Harrisburg, 16 miles south of Sunbury, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesAnchorage Cottages by-the-sea, Brigantine Beach, N. J. , Cabins, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe Pioneer, Johnson City, Tenn., one of the South's finest, 2 1/2 miles north -- On U.S. Highways 11-E, 19, 23, 411 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States