Retro Motels

Vintage postcard-style images of classic American motels, capturing nostalgia and road trip culture across various states.

Boulevard Gardens Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Seppi's Motel, U.S. highways 6 - 50 & 10... 3 blocks from center of town on East main... Price, Utah , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boulevard Gardens Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastway Tourist Court, two miles east of Owensboro, Ky. On Hi-Way 60 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Eastway Tourist Court, two miles east of Owensboro, Ky. On Hi-Way 60 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palmetto Court, 3725 Mobile Highway, U.S. highways 90 & 98 West, Pensacola, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pine Motel, eight miles south of Oneida, Tennessee on U.S. 27 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tropical Motel, Glennville, Georgia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Leslie's Travetel, 3 miles south of Louisville on Dixie Highway , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Deer Dale Motel, located on Route U. S. 40 -- 40 minutes north of Baltimore, Md., 26 miles south of Wilmington, Delaware, North East, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Service Club and Guest House, Camp Livingston, La. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Travelers Rest Motel, U. S. Highway 6...1/2 mile west of... Atlantic, Iowa , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Village Motel, Hardwick, Vt. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blue Ridge Motor Lodge, U.S. Highway 11... 1 mile north of... New Market, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Liberty Court Motel, U.S. Highway 301, 2 miles north of Ocala, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pintus Motel, U.S. highways 50 & 6... 1 mile east of... Price, Utah , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

King's Court, U. S. Route #1 -- 15 miles north of Downtown Baltimore, Kingsville, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fran Miles Motel, one mile north of city on U.S. #2, St. Ignace, Mich. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Iowa Motel, world famous Pikes Peak as seen from our motel, 2508 east on... U. S. Highway 24... Colorado Springs, Colo. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Cavalier, U.S. Highways... #29 -- 70 -- 52... Lexington, North Carolina , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Claremont Motel, U.S. Highway 99 and 288th Street South... Seattle, Washington , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

King's Court, U. S. Route #1 -- 15 miles north of Downtown Baltimore, Kingsville, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Silver Moon Sea Grill, on Jefferson Shores, Buzzards Bay , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

McCain's Tavern and Tourist Cottages, 2 miles north of Florence, S. C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shady Rest Restaurant, Turbeville, S. C. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Tourist Village on U. S. Highway 1 & 9, Rahway, N. J. , nearest recommended motel to New York City , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Atlantic View Hotel, Hatteras, N. C. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset Court, 2871 Federal highway U.S. 1, Riviera Beach, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Knowles Motel, 1585 South Ft. Harrison, Clearwater, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cold Springs Farm Inn, Stamford, New York , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Haywood Motor Court, on U.S. Highway 17 -- Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cadillac Motel, U. S. Route 301, Waldorf, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oakcrest Motel, U.S. Route #40, Perryville, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oakcrest Motel, U.S. Route #40, Perryville, Maryland , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

DeLuxe Motor Court, U.S. Highway 250... 5 miles from Skyline Drive... Waynesboro, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Morgan Memorial Downey Camp, South Athol, Mass. , Camps, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Floral Park Court, U.S. highway 11... 5 miles north of... Harrisonburg, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Travelers Motel, 915 Union Ave. (U. S. 99) Bakersfield, Cal. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

White Ladies Restaurant & Motel, U. S. Route #301, White Plains, Maryland , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

El Paraiso Motel & Lodges, Big Bear Lake, Calif. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Landmark Motel, U. S. Highway 301... 5 miles south of... Jesup, Georgia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Lake Motel, Rte. 28, Wolfeboro, N.H. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Villa Motel, Highway 80 & 85, newest in Las Cruces , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Smith's Motor Court -- Myrtle Beach, S. C. -- 'America's finest strand', 670 miles south of New York -- 735 miles north of Miami , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Small's Motel, at traffic circle, Epsom, N.H. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Southern Air, 'Famous for Fine Foods', Route 125, Springfield, Illinois , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cloud Crest Motel, U.S. Route 611 -- 1/2 mile north, Mount Pocono, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wishing Well Motel, located on U. S. #1 & N. J. 26, 4 miles south of New Brunswick, New Jersey , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Washington, 12 miles southwest of Washington, D. C., U.S. highways 50 - 29 & 211... At Fairfax Circle... Fairfax, Virginia. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Pines Motel and Restaurant, one mile south of Chatsworth, Georgia on U. S. 411 , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Service Club and Guest House, Camp Claiborne, La. , Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Small's Motel, at traffic circle, Epsom, N.H. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Louise's Restaurant, Jasper, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Villa Motel, Highway 80 & 85, newest in Las Cruces , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palomino Motel, one of the finest in the South , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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

Golden-West Motel, 10 miles north of Seattle on 99 , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Smith's Motor Court -- Myrtle Beach, S. C. -- 'America's finest strand', 670 miles south of New York -- 735 miles north of Miami , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Lin-Mar, Pleasantville, N. J. (5 miles from Atlantic City, N. J.) , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Carlonel Yacht Club, Clearwater, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Anchorage, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brummer Motel, Highway 61, North Cape Girardeau, Missouri , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, Mass. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Joy Young Restaurant, U.S. Route #301 -- 5 miles south, Petersburg, Virginia , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chilla-Villa Motel, U.S. highway 50... Fairfax, Virginia , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sparhawk Hotel, Ogunquit, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Square, Ogunquit, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fly-O-Plane and Midway, Geauga Lake Park, Geauga Lake, Ohio , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Royle Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oakwood Inn, Great Barrington, Mass., in the Berkshires , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Drive, looking towards Bathing Beach, Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dawson's Cabins, Big Bear Lake, Calif. , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Park Motel, 5010 N. Dale Mabry-- U.S. highway 92-- Tampa, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Live stock auction saleyards, Miles City, Montana , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Four Winds Motel, Route 202 & 322 -- 4 miles south of West Chester, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

West's Deluxe Motel, 14 motel units -- 8 cabins , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Summer cottages on Bay View St., Swift's Beach, Wareham, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Maple Crest, Highland, N. Y. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Casino , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

St. Aspinquid Hotel, Ogunquit, Maine , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pine View Country Club, Loch Sheldrake, Sullivan County, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Charley's Motor Court, lakeview motel, U.S. Route 202 -- 3 miles north, Norristown, Penna. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Yorker Motel & Restaurant, U.S. Route 301, Weldon, North Carolina , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset Motel, U. S. Hi-way 41 -- One mile so. of Atlanta, Ga. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

State of New York Veteran's Camp, Mt. McGregor, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Shasta Motel, on U.S. Hwys. 87 & 89 & 91, Great Falls, Montana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brown Swan Club, Schroon Lake, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

#78 Motel , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Warren's Motel & Restaurant, U.S. Route 301, Pleasant Hill, North Carolina , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gang Sue's Tea Garden, 1200 No. Main St., Porterville, Calif. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Peter Pan Cottage, Acra, N. Y. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Nel-El Motel, turn right at 2nd stoplight , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Johnson Nursing Home, Elgin, Texas , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Keystone Tourist Court, 2 miles east of Chambersburg, PA. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sangri-La Guest Ranch , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bonny's Tourist Court, Mt. Pleasant, S. C. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Carter's Tourist Court, Knoxville, Tennessee , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Mass. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Beach House Hotel, Ideal Beach Resort, Shafer Lake, Ind. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View of the Green, facing Hotel Belhaven and Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Parks, Hotels, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Motel Western, Big Timber, Montana , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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