Anchor Motel - Denver, Colorado

Recommended by 5 Star  ATA
Located in Mile High Denver, Colorado - Gateway to the Rockies. Phones and TV in all rooms. 2323 S. Broadway. South Denver's Best.

Mailed from Denver, Colorado to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Schwass of Superior, Michigan on October 4, 1966:

Hi,
Sure cold here and a few snow flurries, but nice. Just rolled hair up when dry going shopping. Hot in here around six PM sat. but no time change so we did not gain. We really enjoyed every minute there, thanks. Will write when get home. Rob and Ruth.

George Dickson
Plastichrome by Colourpicture
P66161

Holiday Inn - Tifton, Georgia

Hwys. I-75, 82 & 319
Swimming Pool - Air-Conditioned - Restaurant
Banquet facilities, Free TV, Free Holidex Reservations

Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Miss Pearl Schick of Akron, Ohion on November 22, 1966:

Mon. Nov. 21, 1966
Dear Aunt Pearl,
We arrived yesterday at 1:30pm. Had a good trip down. Both Michael and Captain were good and we had perfect weather for traveling. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Love, Annette, Jim & Michael

Holiday Inn - Grand Bahama Island, British Bahamas

On a bright little island (veddy British) 35 air-minutes from Florida. Brand new, Glamorous. All the comforts of a stateside Holiday Inn, all the pleasures of a tropical island resort.



On a bright little island (veddy British) 35 air-minutes from Florida. Brand new. Glamorous. All the comforts of a state side Holiday Inn, all the pleasures of a tropical island resort.

Mailed from Freeport, Bahamas to Mr. & Mrs. N.B. Lockwood, Jr. of Keyport, New Jersey on March 23, 1966:

Had a good trip. Weather beautiful but cool. Norman keeps us busy - doesn't seem to mind taking two old ladies out on the town. Helen is fine.
Marge

U.S. Academy Motel - Highland Falls, New York

(1 Mi. So. of West Point)
Route 218 off 9W
Highland Falls, New York
Modern Units - wall to wall carpet - central heating, individual thermostat controlled heat - ceramic tile baths - television - air conditioned. Open all year.
Your host and Owner - Joe Dobias
Telephone Highland Falls 6-2021

Mailed from Highland Falls, New York to Miss Myrtle M. Conley on Riverside, California on October 21, 1966:

Hi! Here we are at West Point after a day and half touring Central PA and N.Y. State. The foliage is just beautiful all colors. Rain today so we stayed over here two nights. Leave tomorrow for farther North unless rain keeps up then will go home. Suppose you are home by this time after a fine vacation. Eva & Ruth

F.X. Millor Color Photography, 777 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Number: C-27158

The Seahorse Leisure Lodge - Oceanside, California

622 N. Strand Ave.
Oceanside, California
Luxurious motel on one of the most beautiful beaches along the coast of Highway 101 halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Rooms and kitchenettes, TV, excellent, coffee shop. Near small boat harbor and longest pleasure fishing pier on the Pacific.

Mailed from Camp Pendleton, California to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johannes of Bentrice, Nebraska on July 8, 1966:

Hi.
Received your last night. Will sit down and answer it to-night. This is one of the motels I stayed in one weekend while I was on shore liberty.
Bye,
"Lar"

The Benjamin Franklin - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. & Mrs. Claude Spawn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 3, 1949:

This is where our New York delegates are station. Saw drum corp from Sartago S.P. Monday night 40  & 8 parade. Bill & I been going at it two days. Enjoyed it. Love, Mimi & C.

C.T. Art-Colortone by Curt Teich
3A-H944

Honoring a Great Name
Chestnut at Ninth Street
Philadelphia's largest and most modern hotel located in the center of shopping, theatre and historic shrine district. 1200 modern rooms - 1200 baths; unexcelled cuisine in our modern restaurants and Cocktail Room. Ice Show and Dancing. Owned and operated by the hotel is a modern garage.

Richtone Exclusively by Steelograph Co., Brooklyn 15, N.U.
No Number

Great Name - A Great Hotel
Chestnut at Ninth Street
Philadelphia's largest modern hotel located in the center of shopping, theatre and historic shrine district. 1200 modern rooms - 1200 baths; unexcelled cuisine in our modern restaurants and cocktail room. Banquet rooms for 10 to 1200 persons. Modern garage, owner and operated by hotel

Ed here Feb. 24-25, 1966

Published by Stand Photo Service, 2301 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 3, Pa.
Number: S24301

Safari Motor Lodge - Morton Grove, Illinois

9111 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, Illinois
2 miles north of Chicago on Routes 42A and 58.
Phone YOrktown 5-2300
Featuring indoor waterfall swimming pool, complete recreational facilities, Marine dining room, coffee shop, banquet halls, TV and phones in every room, completely air conditioned and soundproof, valet and laundry service, and courtesy car. AAA Approved

Mailed from Morton Grove, Illinois to Mr., & Mrs. Joseph W. Johnson of New Carlisle, Ohio on March 7, 1966:

Hello Mom & Dad,
Arrived in Chicago 5:00 our time. Hope everything is fine at home. Will send more cards later. Gary L. Johnson

Reames Studio
Henry McGrew Lithograph
23242

Plumosa Motel - Clearwater, Florida

Plumosa Motel
1735 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. Clearwater, Fla.
Modern Efficiency Apartments and Overnights. Room Phones. Swimming Pool. On Highway 60. Year 'round Air-conditioning. Close to Beach, Fishing and Golf. Good Restaurants close by. Henry & Annie Mueller (Owners-Mgrs.) P.O.Box 293

Mailed from Tampa, Florida to Mrs. Ruth Dormstadt & Family in Campbell, New York on April 11, 1966:

Hi,
Stayed here last night in Clearwater. Went to the beach, kids went in swimming & Picked up shells. Came across sunshine sky way ffrom St. Petersburg. Got to Busch Gardens & found in closed Sundays so found a motel near by so we can go back tomorrow. Weather is beautiful. Expect to head north about Thurs. Have sunburns. Dec, Ruth & All.

Jack Swenningsen, St. Petersburg, Florida
Dexter Press
51054-B

Paradise Motor Inn & Restaurant - Bennington, Vermont

141 West Main St. (Rte. 9)
Bennington, Vermont
47 soundproof guest rooms and suites, each with individually controlled heat and air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting, custom styled decor, telephone, wide screen television; private room terraces command a panoramic view of the Green Mountains; rooms with sauna available; heated pool; complimentary Continental breakfast served in room; Paradise Restaurant-gourmet favorites since 1927; cocktail lounge; function rooms... banquet facilities up to 300.

Copyright 1966 Bill Bard Associates
A Koppel Card
88079



141 West Main St. (Rte. 9)
Bennington, Vermont
47 soundproof guest rooms and suites, each with individually controlled heat and air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting, custom styled decor, telephone, wide screen television; private room terraces command a panoramic view of the Green Mountains; rooms with sauna available; heated pool; complimentary Continental breakfast served in room; Paradise Restaurant-gourmet favorites since 1927; cocktail lounge; function rooms... banquet facilities up to 300.

Mailed from Bennington, Vermont to Miss Laura Raymont of Norwalk, Connecticut on June 16, 1965:

Hi Laura,
Budd and I stopped in to see you but you are never home. Up here for a few days on business. Warren



141 West Main St. (Rte. 9)
Bennington, Vermont
47 soundproof guest rooms and suites, each with individually controlled heat and air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting, custom styled decor, telephone, wide screen television; private room terraces command a panoramic view of the Green Mountains; rooms with sauna available; heated pool; complimentary Continental breakfast served in room; Paradise Restaurant-gourmet favorites since 1927; cocktail lounge; function rooms... banquet facilities up to 300.

Hannau-Robinson Color
S-58643-I



141 West Main St. (Rte. 9)
Bennington, Vermont
47 soundproof guest rooms and suites, each with individually controlled heat and air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting, custom styled decor, telephone, wide screen television; private room terraces command a panoramic view of the Green Mountains; rooms with sauna available; heated pool; complimentary Continental breakfast served in room; Paradise Restaurant-gourmet favorites since 1927; cocktail lounge; function rooms... banquet facilities up to 300.

Garrison Color Corp.

John Penn Motel - Oxford, North Carolina

P.O. Box 1
Oxford, NC
Modern, quiet, comfortable, air-conditioned units. Hot water heat - TV in rooms - Children's playground. Restaurant & Service Station Adjacent
Restaurant & Service Station Adjacent
On U.S. Route 15 - One mile south of Oxford, NC

Mailed from Oxford, North Carolina to Mrs. Lela Griffin of Sidney Center, New York on July 21, 1966:

Dear Aunt Lela,
We made good time. Traffic wasn't too bad. Seems awful dry here. Not as hot yet as expected. Hope all is well with you.

Burnie Batchler Studio
Dexter Press
10331-C

Downtowner Motor Inn - Rochester, New York

The beautiful swimming pool at the Downtowner Motor Inn, in the heart of downtown Rochester, New York.

Mailed from East Rochester, New York to Shirley Benshoff of Johnstown, Pennsylvania on July  21, 1966:

Greeting from me to you once again.
Rose Hockey

Mansion Park Motor Lodge - Santee, South Carolina

On U.S. 301, 15A, 15 at Junction S.C. 6 - Santee, S.C.
25 Quiet, Restful Rooms all with Air-Conditioning - Hot Water Heat - TV - Combination Tubs and Showers - Wall-to-Wall Carpeting - Beauty rest Mattresses - Cribs, Family Units.
Filtered Swimming Pool - Playground
Tastee Food Shops Restaurant on Premises
(Serving 5 AM to 10PM)

Mailed from St. George, South Carolina to Mrs. E. O. Lesquier of Springfield, Massachusetts on October 31, 1969:

Hi C & S:
Happy Hallowe'en. Stayed here over night - very nice - a rate is on so t'was only $7.00! Tomorrow we'll be in IRB. Thanks for keeping us overnight Tues.
Love L & E



On U.S. 301, 15A, 15 at Junction S.C. 6
Exit 98 - I-95 - Santee, S.C. 29142
34 Quiet, Restful Rooms all with Air-Conditioning - Hot Water Heat - Color TV - Combination Tubs and Showers - Wall-to-Wall Carpeting - Beautyrest Mattresses - Cribs - Family Units. Filtered Swimming Pool and Playground. Restaurant Adjoining
Owner-Managed.

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


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

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



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

Ramada Inn - Alexandria, Louisiana

2211 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana
Central Louisiana's newest and most modern hotel. Centrally air-conditioned throughout. Featuring the Sauna Bath, 125 rooms, beautifully appointed French Provincial decor - studio rooms, suites and bridal suite, meeting rooms for large or small groups, coffee shop, dining room, and the Cajun Corral with nightly entertainment. Swimming Pool located on 5 landscaped acres often referred to as the Country Club of Louisiana's highways.

Note on the back:
Stayed the first night. Wed - 18th - Couldn't fly and further too much rain and clouds - rented a car Thursday - and drove the rest of the way to New Orleans - May 19th, 1966.

Andrew Jackson Hotel/Dinkler-Andrew Jackson - Nashville, Tennessee

400 Rooms - 400 Baths
Direction of Dinkler Hotels Co., Inc.
Dispensers of Southern Hospitality.

Mailed from Nashville, Tennessee to Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Wiley of Champaign, Illinois on April 4, 1931:

Hello Falk: Tike insists that I write you while he is dresses. He's starting in by making me get up first. Perhaps,you;ll be surprised to see we're this far. Didn't go the way we had planned, as there were storm clouds all around us. We have only had sprinkles here and there and no rain as yet. Weather is marvelous here and the trees and shrubs are leafing and blossoming. Having a fine trip.

E.C. Kropp Co.

Across the square from the State Capitol, two blocks from the heart of the city, Modern, air conditioned guest rooms. Two fine restaurants. The Surf Rider and The Golden Horn.
DINKLER HOTEL CORPORATION
A wholly owned subsidary of Transcontinental Investing Corporation.

Mailed from Nashville, Tennesse to Mrs. Cora Riehle & Mel. of La Crosse, Indiana on April 12, 1966:

Dear Mom & Mel:
Arrived here in fine shape, except for Freds leg. It still hurts him to walk.
This is a picture of our Hotel. How do you like it?
Take care of yourselves. We will see you Sun.
Love ya, Fred & Glad
We are on the 5th floor

The Casablanca - Miami Beach, Florida

On the Ocean in the Fashionable Sixties
Miami Beach Newest and Most Beautiful Hotel

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Adah Gibson of Cleveland, Ohio on July 10, 1957:

Hello honey:
Here I am baking in the hot sun like a lobster. Will be in A.C. Sunday nite & Newport Mon. Am leaving here Sunday. Sorry didn't get a chance to call. Hope you're feeling fine, my tan is ruined, over did it. With all my love, Write to A.C. Mary Glendale
115 S. Missouri
Atlantic City, NJ

Color Photograph by H.W. Hannau, Maimi Beach
U.S. Colorprint - 605 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, Florida - Harrison Color Process

Completely Air Conditioned
Directly on the Ocean at 63rd St.
Miami Beach
368 Luxurious Rooms and Penthouses—Two Magnificent Swimming Pools—400 ft. of white-sand. Private Beach—Solaria—Sun Decks. Nightly Entertainment in the Intimate Montmartre Lounge and Fabulous Club Morocco—Open year ‘round—Free TV in every room.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Mrs. Josephine Brissman and Elvi of Leominster, Massachusetts on February 12, 1959:

Dear Folks -
We are enjoying the good Florida sunshine and getting a good rest.
Lovingly, Agnes



One of the outstanding hotels along famous Hotel Row, Collins Avenue, Miami Beach is the CASABLANCA.

Mailed from Miami Beach, Florida to Majer Lewhowicz of Montreal, Quebec on February 22, 1966:

Lieber Mayer/Hermine,

Wie geht es euch hoffe gut wis macht das Wetter bei euch. This ist seid drie Juge nicht besonders sehr winde un Bewolkt und Regen. Lieber Mujer homme am sumslag Pliege bon hi weg 3 1/2 kkomme heim mit Janise weil in diese Zeit hatt Gehard Preine Zeit zum abhollen weil ist samstag er fang fruh und arbeithern.
Seid herliche Gegrisst, Emma

The Shoreham Hotel - Washington, D.C.

Resort Hotel in the Nation's Capital
Connecticut Ave. at Calvert St.
Washington's newest hotel situated at the Connecticut Ave. entrance of Rock Creek and Potomac Parks, within ten minutes of the center of the city.

Mailed from Washington, D.C. to Mr. Sylvio Verna of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1940:

Hello Sylvio!
We are back at the Shoreham for the third time in four months. How's things with you? Are you still at Henry's? Dolores joins me in wishing you the best always.
Nick



View of Motor Inn and pool from the Hotel
One of the World's Finest
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street, N.W. Overlooking beautiful Rock Creek Park. Home of the Palladian Room, the Blue Room, and the world famous outdoor dining and dancing Terrace. Swimming pool and patio. Ample parking facilities.

Mailed from Washington, S.C. to Helen Rocco of Vineland, New Jersey on May 29, 1966:
Hi Helen
Earl J. Rehrmann
Charlie Panarello

Mailed from Washington, DC to Jodie Offutt at the Funny Farm in Haldeman, Kentucky on March 19, 1982:

Got here about 6. We stopped for a few hours at the University of Virginia. Beautiful! I'm going to go there next time around. I got into a great basketball discussion. Sampson vs. U of K - I should have had my pom-poms with me. Don has meetings all day tomorrow - I'm going to Arlington & Mt. Vernon, Love. P.

Drake Motor Lodge - Nashville, Tennessee

The South's Newest and Finest
420 Murfreesboro Rd. - U.S. 41, 705
Nashville, Tennessee
7 Minutes from Heart of City and Airport. All 75 Rooms have Free Television, Electric Heat. Air Conditioning, Telephones, Carpeting. Each has both tile tubs and showers. Tel. ALpine 6-8177
Three of City's Finest Restaurants Nearby
In Chattanooga The Drake Hotel Court and Restaurant

Arcatone Color Card by Arcade Printing Co.

420 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee
85 Air conditioned units with phones - Color TV - 5 min. from downtown and airport - Meeting room available - Children free - Swimming pool - Courtesy car - Coffee Shop. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.

The back says:
Dec 1966
Chuck Solloway, Tiny, Helen, Victor, Maranatha

420 Murfreesboro Road
Hwys. 41 and 70 So.
Two Blocks of I-65 - 1-40 and I-24
85 air conditioned units with phones - color TV - 5 min. from downtown and airport - meeting rooms available - swimming pool - coffee shop. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels.

Earl W. Hughes
Dexter Press
67665-C

Yankee Clipper Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The fabulous Yankee Clipper Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale's most modern hotel.

Florida Natural Color
A Koppel Color Card
FNC-4256
43967




Air view of famed
YANKEE CLIPPER HOTEL
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A Gill Hotel

Mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Miss Terry Lynn Derr of Pickerington, Ohio on February 7, 1966:

Mon. A beautiful day, we've been in the pool and the Ocean. Going to Pompano to the Races tonite - We may fly over the Nassau Wed - Mother and Dad



Dancing and entertainment nightly in the beautiful Polynesian Rooms. Completely air conditioned, each room has private balcony and TV.
YANKEE CLIPPER
A Gill Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Your complete vacation resort



The fabulous Yankee Clipper Hotel.

Dukane Scenics, Hollywood, Florida
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A GILL HOTEL
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Sheraton
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Southland Motel - Lebanon, Tennessee

On Highway 231
Shortest North South Route
Dr. & Mrs. A.T. Hall, Owners
Mr. & Mrs. Irby Knight, Mgrs.
Electric Heat - Air Conditioned - Television

Mailed from Lebanon, Tennessee to Mr. & Mrs. J. Wikstrom of Clearwater, Florida on November 7, 1966:

Hope you have forgiven us in not letting you know we were leaving. But we tried. Believe it or not we had snow drifts piled in the ditch along the hi-way from Pell Co. to here. But understand roads are all O.K. If so will make home tomorrow. about 550 miles left.
Lottie