Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Grande Lodge - Dallas, Texas

Grande Lodge - Dallas, Texas

Close in downtown, 70 fully carpeted units,  vented furnace and panel-ray heat. Air-cond. with refrigerated air, fully tiled baths, television, telephones, kitchenettes. Free radios in every room. 1401 N. Zangs Blvd. Tel. WO-5144

Dexter Press
57545

Grand Hotel - Walla Walla, Washington

Grand Hotel - Walla Walla, Washington

Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco
Number: 2513

Grand Bahama Hotel - West End, Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama Hotel - West End, Grand Bahama Island

Witch's Light and Poolside Lounge
Grand Bahama Hotel
A Jack Tar Resort
West End, Grand Bahama Island
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1946
West Palm Beach, Florida

Gran-View Motel and Restaurant - Ogdensburg, New York

Gran-View Motel and Restaurant - Ogdensburg, New York

Beautifully modern GRAN-VIEW MOTEL and RESTAURANT situated on the St. Lawrence River, west of Ogdensburg, New York on Route 37. Located within a fifty mile radius of Ottawa, Canada's Capital, The Thousan Island and Adirondacks. Five minutes to direct crossing to Canada and twenty minutes driving distance to the St. Lawrence power and Seaway developments.
Air conditioned, television, phone service, organ music nightly.
Ph. Ogdsensburg 2530
Louis Williams, Prop. AAA Approved. Duncan Hines Recommended. A Quality Court.

Allen Photography
Dexter
28236-B

Gralynn Hotel - Miami, Florida

Gralynn Hotel - Miami, Florida

Corner 1st Ave. at 2nd St. S.E.
Miami, Florida
Located two short blocks from Flagler and Bayfront Park - Close to Theatres, Churches and other downtown points of interest - Miami's large hotel with spacious ground-floor veranda for the enjoyment of guests.

Mailed from Miami, Florida to Jennie M. Palen of New York 3, New York on July 23, 1955:

Dear Jennie Palen:
Congratulations on the Virginia win! My own excitement was a $100 prize from the Poetry Society of South Carolina (members only), Yes, you are paid up through '55 & the summer issue should be ready about 1st of August as stated at bottom of last page of winter  Chart. Will send it as soon as it is ready.
Best wishes -- S.W.T.

A C.T. Art-Colortone Card by Curt Teich
Number: 4C-H584

Graf's Motel - Laredo, Texas

Graf's Motel - Laredo, Texas

Air Conditioned, Vented Heat, TV, Tile Showers, Spacious Ground, Quality without extravagance.
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Handlin
Owners & Mgrs.
Phone RA 2-9145
5 minutes from Old Mexico

Frank B. Whaley Post Cards
Dexter Press
88649-B

Butterfield House - Utica, New York

Grace Church and Butterfield House - Utica, New York


GRACE CHURCH AND BUTTERFIELD HOUSE occupy the square on the east side of Genesee Street, between Elizabeth and Devereaux Streets. Grace Church is a fine edifice of sandstone, erected about 1863. The Butterfield House was built by and named for the first man to construct and operate a railway in New York State; it is four stories high, and is the leading hotel in Utica.

Mailed from New York to Mrs. J.E. Farr of Elvira, New York on April 13, 1908:

Reached here on time. F seems to be stand the trip all right. We leave here at 1:30 for L.P. arriving at 7:05. Much colder up here and there were a good many snow banks along the way.
F.J.F.

Gordon Motel - Vero Beach, Florida

Gordon Motel - Vero Beach, Florida

U.S. #1 and 33rd Street
Vero Beach, Florida
Large, comfortable rooms. Air conditioned. Heated and TV. Large efficiencies with full kitchens. Self service Ice. Shuffleboard. Golf courses and fishing nearby. 5 minutes to Ocean Beaches and  Shopping Center. Home of L.A. Dodgers.
Reasonable Rates

Mailed from Hollywood, Florida to Mrs. M. Pavlov of Chicago, Illinois on July 27, 1970:

Hi
Made it. Weather ideal. Hope it will stay nice until Saturday. My sister's daughter is getting married. Gave up trying to reach you by phone. Will try when we get back.
Ella Andy & Laura
Dolores' Daughter

Goodrich Center Motel - Avoca, New York

Goodrich Center Motel - Avoca, New York

AAA Approved
Completely Modern - Quiet, 300 feet back - Individual Heat Control - Tile Baths, Tubs & Showers - TV in Every Room. 24 Hour Restaurant & Service Station. U.S. Route 15, Avoca, N.Y. - 7 miles North of Bath, N.Y.
100 Miles South of Niagara Falls
Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. Stanton
Phone 9502 - Avoca, N.Y.

Frank J. Sprague, 137 Dwight Ave., Corning, N.Y.
S33642-1

Gondolier Motel - Venice, Florida

Gondolier Motel - Venice, Florida

497 So. Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida
Phone 2-1181
South Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41). Close to Restaurants, Shopping Area & Lake Venice Golf Club - 24 Large Beautifully Furnished Units - 12 G.E. All Electric Kitchens - Rooms Individually Air-Conditioned and Heated. Ceramic Tile Baths and Showers - TV - Putting Green - Large Tropically Landscaped Patio - Parking at your rear door. Recommended by Duncan Hines.

Mailed from Venice, Florida to Mrs. Ira Cottangim of Indianapolis, Indiana on November 18, 1960:

Here we are in Fla. 87 deg. We have been out looking for a place to live. No luck. This motel is ideal for a while, Maid service. We have 2 redroom, 1 kitchen. The flowers are just beautiful. We thik it is in Ind. Our colds are bitter, But the sun is so bright it hurts my head. More later.
Bers and Bill

Riehlcolor by Riehl Printing
Number Unknown

Golden Sands Motor Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida

Golden Sands Motor Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida


Directly on the Ocean
6901 Collins Avenue - Miami Beach, Florida
Swimming pool, completely air-conditioned and heated - Coffee Shop - Free Parking - Free TV in rooms - Circulating Ice Water.

Pan American Printers

Golden Key Motel - Auburn, California

Golden Key Motel - Auburn, California

1130 E. Lincoln Way
Two Miles East of Auburn, Cali.
50 DeLuxe Units - Heated Pool - TV - Individually Controlled Heat and Air Conditioning - Room Phones - Next to Restaurants and Cocktail Lounges. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels

Commercial Printers
It's a Natural Color Card
Photo by L.E. Lindholm
48525

Golden Key Motel - Auburn, California

1.5 Miles East of Auburn, Calif. 95603
on Interstate 80-U.S. 40
50 Deluxe Units - Heated Pool - TV - Individually Controlled Heat and Air Conditioning - Room Phones - Next to Restaurants and Cocktail Lounges. Member Best Western Motels. AAA Approved.

Golden Gate Resort and Motor Hotel - Wyandotte, Michigan

Golden Gate Resort and Motor Hotel - Wyandotte, Michigan

DU 3-8000
19411 Dix-Toledo Hwy. (U.S. 25) Wyandotte, Michigan
80 elegant rooms, Suites, Conference rooms, Kitchenetters. All air-conditioned, Telephones, 24 hour service, Howard Johnson's Restaurant, Free: TV, Hi-Fi radio, Swimming Pool, Chauffeur Service to Airports and Downtown Detroit, Helicopter Port. Management by Tom Murray Company.

Mailed from Wyandotte, Michigan to Mrs. J.C. Wessling of Carroll, Iowa on August 7, 1958:

Dear Aunt Bertha:
We skipped Chicago and decided to stay in Detroit, Michigan, our old home. Thanks very much for the nice homecoming. Everything was swell. Enjoyed seeing all the folks and so did Ida & the girls. - Ed

Walter Wong Photographer
Dexter
2984B

Gold Dust Motel - Miami, Florida

Gold Dust Motel - Miami, Florida

U.S. Route 1
Biscayne Boulevard at 77th Street
Miami, Florida
Fresh Water Pool - Sun Patio - Sun Balconies - Coffee Shop - Dining Room - Fully equipped Kitchenettes and Game Room - Cocktail Lounge - Air-Conditioned and Heated - Free Parking on Premises - TV IN EVERY ROOM. Fishing from our own boat docks, also boat docks, also boat ramp - Member of ATA - American Express credit cards honored - AAA - Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Curteichcolor Card
8C-K1281

Gold Coast Apartments - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gold Coast Apartments - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

545 North Atlantic Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The prestige address - Directly on the Ocean. Direct Ocean view from every apartment. Swimming pool. Patio. Shuffleboard. Private balconies. Elevator/ Switchboard. Central heat. Recreation room. Fireproof. Daily maid service. One and two bedroom and Riviera apartments. Hotel rooms. AAA Approved.

Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to John & Marilyn Hader of Cincinnati, Ohio on September 30, 1955:

The plane ride was wonderful. Imagine it took 3 hours and 5 minutes to fly from home to Miami! See you soon.
Mrs. Gamble

Tom Neel
Dexter Press
73704

Goff Motel - Melbourne, Florida

Goff Motel - Melbourne, Florida

AAAA - Associated Accommodations Across America
GOFF MOTEL
"Always a Friendly Welcome"
In City limits on U.S. #1
Melbourne, Florida
100% Air Conditioned - Hot Water Heated - Swimming Pool - Tiled Showers - Room television (Optional) - Restaurants Nearby.

Mailed from Daytona Beach, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. P. Grimm of South Bend, Indiana on December 26, 1961:

Hi Mammy & Papy,
We are on our way home. Received a call last nite from Jeannette telling us that Alice Marion's wife had a stroke & the doctors say there is no hope for her - She is in St. Joe Hospital - I hope all is well with you.
Love, Spike & Felice


Sterling's - Melbourne, Florida
36703

Glo Motel - Danville, Illinois

Glo Motel - Danville, Illinois

You are always welcome at the GLO MOTEL
Located 1 1/2 miles north of Danville, Illinois on State Route 1 - U.S. 136. We have complete Air Conditioned units, hot water heat, soft water, television, private telephone, private baths and radios. AAA Approved

Illinois Advertising Company, Danville, Illinois
19,018F

Glass House Apartment Motel - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Glass House Apartment Motel - Clearwater Beach, Florida

229 Gulf View Boulevard
Right on SUNNY CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA
Furnished apartments overlooking the beach. Gleaming kitchenettes. Beautiful tile baths. Walk-in closets. Electric heat and air-conditioning. TV. Private parking. Heated swimming pool. Shuffleboard. AAA Approved.
Dick Prokes, and Don Armstrong, Owners-Mgrs.

Pure Color by Ward Beckett
A Koppel Card
93846

Glacier Park Hotel - Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier Park Hotel - Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park consists of 1,534 square miles of territory. Its mountains, piled in picturesque confusion, present the roughest, shaggiest and most primitive block of alpine wilderness in the Rockies.

An Eckco-Chrome Reproduction
Photo by Great Northern Railway
An E.C. Kropp Card
20480N-EM-1

Gilmore Hotel - Ketchikan, Alaska

Gilmore Hotel - Ketchikan, Alaska


Fireproof & Modern
Alaska's Finest Hotel
Ketchikan, Alaska
Comfort Without Extravagance

Mailed from Ketchikan, Alaska to Roy McKillips of Harrington, Washington on July 17, 1937:

Send me that assignment here - I expect to sell the lease while I'm here. Mail it to me at Ketchikan, Alaska
Box 1417
I'm fine - feeling better

H.G. Brace & Co.
118469

Georgian Terrace - St. Petersburg, Florida

Georgian Terrace - St. Petersburg, Florida

Apartment Motel
10500 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
St. Petersburg 6, Florida
Directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Motel Units, Suites & Efficiencies. Room Phones, TV, Air-Conditioned, Daily Maid Service. Heated Pool, Shuffleboard, Barbecue Grille. Near Shopping Centers & Restaurants. Color TV in Recreation Room. Children Welcome. Open Year 'Round. Member of Diner's Club, American Express, Hilton Carte Blanche. AAA Approved.
"Resort Living at its Best"

George Washington Inn - Washington, D.C.

George Washington Inn - Washington, D.C.

Located One Square South of Your Nation's Capitol Dome
Traditional Hospitality - New Colonial  Furnishings
Rates: European $2 to $4; American $4 to $6 - Fire Proof Garage.
AAA Approved. Endorsed by Ask Mr. Foster, An Automobile Blue Book and Mixer's Motor Maps and Tours Member

George Diamond Hotel - Palm Springs, California

George Diamond Charbroil Steaks

On a beautiful 27 hole public golf course. Palm Springs, Calif. - 2095 No. Indian Ave. In the George Diamond Hotel.
In upper left corner is shown George Diamond preparing a steak before one of his open charcoal broilers

Gene Autry Hotel - Palm Springs, California

Gene Autry Hotel - Palm Springs, California

"A Paradise Island in the Desert"
Casual living under blue skies and silver stars. Adjacent to Palm Springs' golf course.
4200 Palm Canyon Drive East
Palm Springs, California

Fran Hurt Color Productions, Inc.
Laguna Beach, CA
A Koppel Color Card
74135

Gaynor Motel - Treasure Island, Florida

Gaynor Motel - Treasure Island, Florida

On Treasure Island's Golden Mile
GAYNOR MOTEL
12501 Gulf Boulevard
One of Treasure Island's newest motels. Air-conditioned. Electric heat. Free TV. Gulf beach privileges. Efficiency apartments and motel room. Two blocks from John's Pass, famous fishing center.

Ward Beckett & Co.
A Koppel Card
68542

Gay-Teague Hotel - Montgomery, Alabama

Gay-Teague Hotel - Montgomery, Alabama


Mailed from Montgomery, Alabama to Mrs. S. L. Leyon of Palatka, Florida on November 15, 1909:

Aunt Sallie
Left Birmingham yesterday and stopped over to see this place and we are now leaving for New Orleans. Will write you from there. Nina

Made in Germany
Published by T.J. Mattox Cig. & Tob. Co., Montgomery, Alabama

Gateway Motor Court - Henderson, Kentucky

Gateway Motor Court - Henderson, Kentucky

Located on U.S. Highway 41
2 miles North of Henderson, Ky.
5 miles South of Evansville, Ind.
38 cottages with private garages, steam heat, tile baths, air-conditioned in Summer, radios, room service. Restaurant serving excellent food. Near Audubon State Park.

Tichnor Quality Views
80602

Gary's Motel - Atlanta, Georgia

Gary's Motel - Atlanta, Georgia

Finest in Motel Comfort
Atlanta, Ga.
2275 Stewart Ave. SW, Calhoun 1959
U.S. Highway 41-19 Business
Cafes Nearby - Stop Once - You'll Stop Again
AAA Approved

Mailed from Atlanta, Georgia to Mr. & Mrs. C. Mertins of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on April 10, 1955:

4/9
Dear Folks,
We're staying in the Pent-house of this motel tonight. Some class. Explored lookour Mt. this afternoon. Saw a bad head on collision today.
The Wilkes

A Tichnor Quality View
Number hidden by stamp

Hotel St. Francis / Westin St. Francis - San Francisco, California

St. Francis Hotel - San Francisco, California

Mailed from San Francisco, California to Mrs. J.S. Smith of Burley, Idaho on July 3, 1924:

Dear Mother,
This is the hotel we were in when you were here.
Maurice

St. Francis Hotel - San Francisco, California

Union Square

Pacific Novelty Co.
S.F. 64

Hotel St. Francis - San Francisco, California


Made in America by Edward Mitchell
Number: 1674

St. Francis Hotel and Union Square - San Francisco, California

At the foot of the luxurious St. Francis Hotel is this beautiful green park. Below the surface of the park is the world's largest underground parking lot. It can accommodate 1700 cars and occupies four levels.
St. Francis Hotel - San Francisco, California 

 "A Towering Achievement"
Union Square - San Francisco, California 94119
Wm. Quinn, VP and General Manager
A Western International Hotel
 
Hotel St. Francis - San Francisco, California

Union Square
Victor's - Penthouse - Dutch Kitchen - Terrace Room - Lobby Court - Piccadilly Bar.

Westin St. Francis - San Francisco, California


St. Francis means San Francisco.

Fulton Motor Lodge - Fulton, New York

Fulton Motor Lodge - Fulton, New York

On the Park in Downtown Fulton
South First at Academy Sts.
Every facility for year 'round enjoyment. Luxurious air-conditioned rooms. Executive suites. 20 minutes from New York Thruway via Exits 38 or 39. AAA Approved. American Express Accepted

Mailed from Fulton, New York to Master Dennis Powell of Franklin, Ohio on May 5, 1965:

Dear Dennis -
I hope you have a Happy Birthday. We will see Carl & Judy Wednesday. Love, Mrs. Baxter

U.P. Harvell
Dexter Press
49980-B

Frontier Motel - Lone Pine, California

Frontier Motel - Lone Pine, California


On Hwy. 14 & U.S. 395, 1/2 mile south of Lone Pine, California
At the gateway to Mt. Whitney and Death Valley, the highest and lowest points in 48 states - 56 guest rooms -- Heated swimming pool - Color TV - Direct dial phones - In-room coffee.

Frontier Motel - Dardanelle, Arkansas

Frontier Motel - Dardanelle, Arkansas

Located at the Int. of Highways 7-27 & 22
Dardanelle, Arkansas
"Blessed With Southern Hospitality"
Luxurious Units - Ultra Modern Restaurant - Large Swimming Pool - Golf
Nestled between Mt. Nebo and Petit Jean State Parks in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley near Lake Dardanelle.
VACATIONLAND LAND U.S.A.

MWM Color-Litho Bursheen
99,394

The Hacienda - Las Vegas, Nevada

Hacienda - Las Vegas, Nevada

International Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Hacienda of Las Vegas, Nevada and Fresno, Indio & Bakersfield, California

LAS VEGAS HACIENDA - Only the Hacienda offers all rooms at $10 a day and a nite-lited golf course with a $5,000 Hole-In-One Jackpot. For the kiddies, the Hacienda's 1/4 Midget Race track is open daily with 1/4 midget cars available. The 3-in-1 Olympic-size Swimming Pool is the largest hotel pool in Nevada.

Hacienda Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada (2)


3950 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, Nevada

Fred's Sunnyside Motel - Sarasota, Florida

Fred's Sunnyside Motel - Sarasota, Florida

One of Sarasota's Finest
28 modern units with TV, tile baths, steam heat and air conditioning. 14 overnite and 14 efficiency apartments. 2601 So. Tamiami Trail, U.S. 401-301, Sarasota, Florida.
Fred House, Owner

Mailed from Sarasota, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Gorin Kramer of Rockport, Indiana on May 1, 1969:

Got to here Sunday 3PM. Be Home Friday.

Oz Denney Color Productions, P.O. Box 12767, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Made by Dexter Press
27761-C

Four Winds Motel - Quanah, Texas

Four Winds Motel - Quanah, Texas

The Beautiful New
FOUR WINDS MOTEL
Hwy. 287 West - Phone MO 3-2773
Quannah, Texas
For your comfort, Television, Radios, Music piped to each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, Ceramic Tile Baths. Also refrigerated Air-Conditioning. Across the street south from Dutche's New, Modern Restaurant.

John A. Stryker
Western Fotocolor
LITTLE TEX
GEM-17684L2

Four Seasons Motor Inn - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Four Seasons Motor Inn - Albuquerque, New Mexico

2500 Carlisle NE.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
300 Rooms - Finest Banquet Facilities - Year-round Swimming - A New Standard of Elegance. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Photos by Dick Kent
No number

Four Oaks Motel - Clearwater, Florida

Four Oaks Motel - Clearwater, Florida

2061 Gulf to Bay Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 60
Clearwater, Florida
Quiet, Comfortable and Cool - Open Year 'Round - Overnight and Efficiency Units - Individually Controlled Heat and Air Conditioning - Full Tile Baths with Tub-Shower - TV in Every Unit - All Paved Parking - Shuffleboard - 10 Minutes from Beach, Golf Course and Church - Restaurants Handy.

Duke Crawford, Nation Wide Photo Adv. P.O. Box 981, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Made by Dexter Press
98908-B

Monday, February 27, 2017

Fountain Glo Motel - Jesup, Georgia

Fountain Glo Motel - Jesup, Georgia

3 miles north of Jesup, Ga., on U.S. Route No. 301. Modern Rooms with Hear, Air Conditioning and TV. 3 Blocks from Howard Johnson Restaurant.
Phone: Jesup GArden 7-3315

Parlin Color Co., Toms River, N.J. and Daytona Beach, Fla.
Parco Postcards
C-15723

Fountain Court Hotel - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Fountain Court Hotel - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Dr. N.B. Burch - H.A. Burch, Owners. Call of write for reservations. 1622 Central Ave. - U.S. Highway No. 7. Telephone 4725. Rates by Day or Week. Adequate Parking Space. Recently Constructed - Modern - Telephone in All Rooms. This Court-Hotel offers regular hotel accommodations - Beauty designed Kitchenette Apts. - Separate Cottages - 24 hour desk service - Daily Maid - bellman service. Air-Conditioned and Ceiling Fans. Coffee Shop - Beauty Salon. AAA and Duncan Hines Recommended.

Mailed from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas to Mrs. Arnold Wolf of Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 9, 1954:

Dear Lillie -
Whitey is much better today. The Dr. says he can start his baths again tomorrow. Not so hot here today - just nice & Warm & Sunny. Hope all are OK there. Love to all. Hazel.

Silvercraft by Dexter Press
46451

Forest Lake Resort - Cobb, Lake County, California

Forest Lake Resort - Cobb, Lake County, California

A corner of our spacious lobby where you can spend many comfortable hours with your friends acquired at Forest Lake.

Forest Hills Inn - Forest Hills Gardens, Long Island, New York

Forest Hills Inn - Forest Hills Gardens, Long Island, New York

A charming old English Inn in beautiful Forest Hill Gardens, L.I. near Continental Ave. and Queens Blvd., Queens. Only fifteen minutes to Pennsylvania Station on the Long Island Railroad or subway to Grand Central Zone; ten minutes to La Guardia and twelve minutes to Idlewild International Airport. Quiet, comfortable Rooms and Apartments. Excellent Banquet Facilities and several beautiful rooms for Dining, Cocktails and Dancing.

Writing on the back:
Dear Sirs,
Will you please inform us if you will have a vacancy for an overnight stay sometime during the week of Sept. 16th.