Monday, September 30, 2013

Desert Sky Hotel - Phoenix, Arizona

Desert Sky Hotel - Phoenix, Arizona

3541 E. Van Buren
Phoenix, Arizona on U.S. Highway 60-70-80-89
Designed with an accent on vacation luxury in the Valley of the Sun. Featuring a beautiful coffee shop - Heated Swimming Pool - Television - 24 hour phone service - Cooled by Refrigeration - Beautifully landscaped patio.

Petley Studios
55041

Desert Sky Hotel - Phoenix, Arizona

3541 E. Van Buren
Phoenix, Arizona
on U.S. Highway 60-70-80-89
Designed with an accent on vacation luxury in the Valley of the Sun. Featuring a beautiful Coffee Shop - Heated Swimming Pool - Television - 24 hour phone service - Cooled by Refrigeration - Beautifully Landscaped Patio.

Athens Motel - Athens, Georgia

Athens Motel - Athens, Georgia

Athens' largest and most modern - 43 outstanding hotel rooms - Electric Heat - Tile Baths - Carpeted Floors - Air Conditioned - Radio & Television Available - Modern Restaurant across Street - Children's Playground - Free Pony Rides for Guests - 3/4 Mile South of Athens on U.S. 441 & 129. Phone Li, 6-0477 & Li. 6-7558.
AAA Approved. A Superior Motel

Casa Mañana Motel - San Antonio, Texas

Casa Mañana Motel - San Antonio, Texas

Casa Mañana Motel, located on Highway 90 West, near Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.San Antonio's finest, completely air-conditioned and heated, individually controlled.

Diamond Motel - Abilene, Kansas

Diamond Motel - Abilene, Kansas

Abilene, Kansas
Dial CO 3-2360
Eisenhower Center and Boyhood Home - Old Abilene Town - Greyhound Hall of Fame. 25 Air-Conditioned Units - Family Accommodations - Radios - TV - Telephones. $8.50

Gondolier Motor Hotel - Austin, Texas

Gondolier Motor Hotel - Austin, Texas

Interstate 35 South and Riverside Drive
Austin, Texas
Located on the shores of Town Lake in downtown Austin, and just five minutes from the Texas State Capitol, State Office Buildings and Austin's fabulous new Auditorium and Convention Center and the University of Texas campus. Boat rides - Fishing - Swimming Pool. 125 rooms with T.V., Music and Radio

Colonial Motel - Texarkana, Arkansas

Colonial Motel - Texarkana, Arkansas

For a quiet night's rest - stop at the New COLONIAL MOTEL - 5 miles east of Texarkana on U.s. Hwy. 67. All units with private baths, innerspring mattresses, air-cooled, some with kitchenettes. Owned and operated by Roy and Lucille Steuber.

Andrews Pines Motel - Texarkana, Texas-Arkansas


Texarkana, U.S.A.
Hiway U.S. 67 East
Swim year 'round - heated pool - State Health approved - Free TV - Air-conditioned - room phones - all brick units - vented heat - playground - 3 minutes from downtown.

Bangor House - Bangor, Maine

Bangor House - Bangor, Maine

Bangor House
Request for Reservation
Bangor's Largest House with 125 modernized rooms
On Route 1A at the JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN BRIDGE
Bangor, Maine

Please reserve for...........
Whose address is......
Running Water ( ) Bath ( ) Single ( ) Double ( ) Twin Beds ( ) Arrival Date ( ) Departure Date ( )
No. in Party ( ) Will arrive before 6 PM ( ) Late after 6PM ( )
Late reservations will be billed unless canceled before 6 pm


Bangor House - Bangor, Maine

Fiesta Room
Cocktail Lounge
Decorated with a flavor of Old Mexico
Bangor's Largest Hotel
Bangor, Maine

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Sea-Rocket Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida

Sea-Rocket Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida

Right on the Gulf
17250 Gulf Blvd., North Redington Beach
St. Petersburg, Florida
Phone 9-6923
"Hi-Lites"
Air-Conditioned - Soundproof Units - Automatic Heat - Daily Maid Service - Off-Street Parking - Private Beach - Beach Terrace - Covered Porches - Excellent Fishing - Shuffleboard Courts - Efficiency Courts (2-3 Persons) - Deluxe Efficiencies (4-6 Persons) - Reasonable Rates

Mailed from St. Petersburg, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Ken Carroll of Springfield, Illinois on March 23, 1957:

Dear Lila & Ken,
Weather has been so wonderful. Sun bating everyday trying to get a nice tan to bring home. Went to Cypress Gardens yesterday for the day. Marian & I were much impressed with the gardens - especially the orchids, & Bill & John were much impressed by the "aqua maids" - Rita & Maria

Sea Rocket Apartment Motel - St. Petersburg, Florida

17250 Gulf Blvd., N. Redington Beach,
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33708
"Directly on the Gulf of Mexico"
Attractive, fully equipped apartments and efficiencies. Individual heating and air-conditioning. Daily maid service. TV. Room telephones. Bus service. Walking distance to fine restaurants and shopping center.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Casa Palo Motel - Palo Alto, California

Casa Palo Motel - Palo Alto, California

"35 minutes to San Francisco"
Casa Palo Motel
Palo Alto, Calif.
Ph: DA 5-6705
1655 Bayshore Freeway
(U.S. 101 Bypass)
Turn off Freeway at University Ave. - Then to University Ave. East
35 units - TV, Phones, Radios, Kitchenettes - Radiant-heated pool with shallow section for children - children's play area - Restaurants, shops 2 blocks. AAA Approved. Diners' Club and American Express Accepted.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona
BR 5-7878
MAIN LOBBY. Largest, most luxurious roadside hotel in the Southwest. 300 rooms. 100% Refrigerated. Olympic pool. 24-hr. Coffee Shop. Cocktails. Putting Green. Miniature railroad. FULL CONVENTION FACILITIES. Banquet room for 1,000. Free teletype reservations to and from all Ramada and Flamingo hotels.

Mailed from Phoenix, Arizona to Miss Nancy Diedering on New Holstein, Wisconsin on December 27, 1961:

Hi,
How is the cold weather? It's nice & warm down here. Ha, Ha. How do like the luxury of this place. Pretty nice, huh? Boy, what a riot. Romped all over the country. You should see all the mountains around here. Say hi to Jeanne.
Hank

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona
The finest in Phoenix, where the ultimate in resort hotel living is offered as "Luxury for Less"... 302 rooms, spacious banquet facilities surrounding azure pools and kiddie playground...Candlelight Lounge and Camellia Room for dining.
3801 East Van Buren St.
Phoenix, Arizona

Mailed from Phoenix, Arizona to Mr. & Mrs. John Berkhof of Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 25, 1966:

2/25/66
Dear friend,
We had a real nice trip and are enjoying wonderful weather here. We think "Valley of the Sun" is the right name for the area.
Sincerely, Cindy & Jack

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

The finest in Phoenix, where the ultimate in resort hotel living is offered as "Luxury for Less"
302 rooms, spacious banquet facilities surrounding azure pools and kiddie playground.
Candlelight Lounge, Chez Bon Coffee Shop and Empire Room for dining.
3801 East Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

The finest in Phoenix, where the ultimate in resort hotel living is offered as "Luxury for Less"
302 rooms, spacious banquet facilities surrounding azure pools and kiddie playground.
Candlelight Lounge, Chez Bon Coffee Shop and Camellia Room for dining.
3801 East Van Buren St., Phoenix, Arizona 85008

The Jolly Roger - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Jolly Roger - Fort Lauderdale, Florida


Trpical Patio and swimming pool, completely air conditioned, year-round after dark entertainment in the Rogues Roos Lounge. Anchor Dining Room.

Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Ray Shertzer of Indianapolis, Indiana on May 19, 1958:

Sun eve
Arrived at 2:30 P.M. Had a smooth ride down & must say I enjoyed every minute of it. This is a picture of the place we are staying. Hello to Nancy.
Don & Dorothy

Haynes Lithograph Corp. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Number unknown

The Jolly Roger - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Welcome to the most unusual hotel on the Florida Gold Coast...The Jolly Roger with beautiful fresh water swimming pool with food and beverage service and chaise lounges on the pool patio. Nightly entertainment in the fabulous ROGUES ROOST.
Delightful view of the blue Atlantic from our world famous Crows Nest.

T. Van Valkenburg, Fort Lauderdale
Dukane Press
R23500

The Jolly Roger - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Enjoy life directly on the fabled Spanish Main. 100 spacious guest rooms, Riviera suites and efficiencies, each with private bath and a view of the ocean. Rogues Roost Lounge. Anchor Dining Room.
THE JOLLY ROGER A Gill Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, Nevada

Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, Nevada

Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada
The pleasure palace of the space age...Las Vegas' newest, most spectacular fun spot! Complete luxury resort facilities, superb food, continuous round of entertainment...orgies of excitement.

Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, Nevada

"On The Strip"
Awesome beauty awaits the spectator who beholds the view. The splendor and luxury of Caesar's Palace, compared with old Roman Villas of Caesar's time - no contest, Beauty, entrtainment, fun and 24-hour action make this a "must" for all visitors.

Circus Circus - Las Vegas, Nevada

Circus Circus - Las Vegas, Nevada

"On the STRIP"
Las Vegas, Nevada
A panoramic view of the Fun Spot in Las Vegas. Carnival games, circus acts, and a casino extraordinary offers a good time for all ages.

Circus Circus - Las Vegas, Nevada

"On the STRIP"
Las Vegas, Nevada
If you like fun and entertainment, this is the place. An enjoyable time, you'll never forget. A must see in Las Vegas.

Circus Circus - Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn - Las Vegas, Nevada

Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn - Las Vegas, Nevada

Olympic size, figure 8 swimming pool is center of attraction in the beautifully landscaped patio.

Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn - Las Vegas, Nevada

This famous hotel is one of the show places of the West, with one of the nation's most beautiful swimming pools.

Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn - Las Vegas, Nevada

A blend of beauty and coziness, the casino is a favorite gathering place for those interested in pursuing the popular games of chance.

Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn - Las Vegas, Nevada

Only room of its kind in the area, the glass-enclosed Sky Room Cocktail Lounge, located "Among the stars," affords a panoramic view of the beautiful grounds and the surrounding desert and mountains.

Desert Inn - Las Vegas, Nevada

A true luxury hotel with many and beautiful facets of entertainment, It is said of the Desert Inn: "This is Las Vegas."

The Dunes Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada

The Dunes - Las Vegas, Nevada

Home of the "Casino de Paris" - Vive Le Girls! Sultan's Table
18 Hole Emerald Green Championship Golf Course
Top O' The Strip Cocktail Lounge
Dome of the Sea Restaurant
Matchless Convention Facilities
1000 De Luxe Rooms - 100 Suites

Atlas Match

The Dunes Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada

One of the most colorful and luxurious hotels on "The Strip." Scene of lavish floor shows, exciting casino and fabulous dining.

The Fabulous Strip - Las Vegas, Nevada

The Fabulous Las Vegas Strip Looking north along the Great White Way of the West from the top of the Dunes Hotel, even the Caesars Palace fountains are plainly visible. This Broadway glitter emanating from the numerous multi-million dollar hotels, along this 8-mile strip, form an impressive sight long to be remembered.

Mailed from Las Vegas, Nevada to Miss L Brown of Rochester, New York on March 1, 1968:

Dear Lowes,
We had a beautiful day to go through the Mojave desert and it is a couplet of yellow, pink & orchid right now. Went to Calico Ghost Town will have so much to tell you. Your letters were most welcome. Going to see Hoover Dam next.
Miss you.
Love, Marion


Dunes Hotel & Country Club - Las Vegas, Nevada




Top O' The Strip
Certainly one of the most glamorous views in the world may be obtained at the Top O' The Strip Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - 24th floor. Never a cover or minimum charge. Name band dancing. Open daily from 12 noon to 4 a.m.

No publisher or number

The Dunes Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada
Dome of the Sea Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
O, seafaring traveler... heed the ageless call of the mysterious sea... submit to the pleasures of the nautical kingdom - this Dome of the Sea - and gently please, to the seascapes in music of our Mermaid and her harp. Sample of the boundless delicacies that man has wrested from the great seas since time began, or those culinary delights shared in the great feasts of King Arthur's day.

Dunes Hotel and Country Club - Las Vegas, Nevada

Top O' The Dunes
Savoy Room Open 24 Hours
Sultan's Table
Dome of the Sea
Championship Golf Course

Aristocrat by Universal Match Corp.

Buena Vista Beach Motel and Hotel - Biloxi, Mississippi

Hotel Buena Vista and Cottages - Biloxi, Mississippi

on U.S. Highway 90, (Old Spanish Trail) is the outstanding hotel of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 250 rooms and bath attractively appointed cottages receiving complete hotel service.

Published by J.M. Barber, Gulfport, Miss.
Natural Color Post Card by E.C. Kropp
Number: 31953

Buena Vista Beach Motel and Hotel - Biloxi, Mississippi

On the Gulf at Biloxi, Mississippi, combines luxurious resort hotel accommodations with a new 84-units motel. Your choice of motel or hotel service. 100% air-conditioned. Drive-in-and-park convenience. The Olympic-size pool, heated in winter, is the center of a delightful relaxation and recreation area. Smart restaurant with dancing nightly.