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Monday, June 21, 2010

Street Flower Vendors

STREET FLOWER VENDORS

Perhaps the most unique of San Francisco's institutions are the colorful flower stands of the street vendors. Bright masses of blooms brighten the Golden Gate City's streets. These fragrant blossoms are brought in daily from the beautiful Bay Region.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Wisconsin Avenue

WISCONSIN AVE. FROM COURT OF HONOR
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

View from the Court of Honor, looking east on Wisconsin Ave., showing the Library and Museum Building, in the foreground.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Midtown Motor Inn

MIDTOWN MOTOR INN
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
Indiana and Pacific Ave

Center City location - year round swimming pool and Finnish Sauna (hot, dry room) - Family kitchen efficiencies and hospitality suites - Restaurant and cocktail lounge - Free covered valet parking - Only motel with Climatic Control; your room can be heated or air-conditioned at will - TV and Hi-Fi. Banquet facilities.
Phone (609) 348-3031

The Madonna Inn

MADONNA INN
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Highway 101 and Madonna Road
Phone 805-543-3000

ROOM 135, "SWISS ROCKS"
If we obtained all our rock from Switzerland, there would be no Switzerland left! Alex Madonna is Swiss, and he loves rocks and other natural materials, found in abundance in the Inn's construction. "Swiss Rocks" is furnished with a king-sized bed.

General Keanry Memorial Dining Room

GENERAL KEARNY INN
GENERAL KEARNY MEMORIAL DINING ROOM
KEARNY, ARIZONA

On Highway 177, 23 Miles South of Superior. 47 Beautifully Furnished Rooms - Refrigerated Air Conditioning - Climatized Swimming Pool - Shuffle-board - Room Service - Standard Rates Year Around.
Coffee Shop - Cocktail Lounge - Dining Room
American Express Credit Cards Accepted
Carte Blanche Credit Cards Accepted

Two Alaskan Beauties

Alaska King Crab is one of the choicest and most sought after foods of the sea. It is caught in the icy waters of the North Pacific and the Bering Sea. It grows up to 25 pounds and with a 6 ft. spread.

Photo by Jim Balog

The Executive

THE EXECUTIVE MOTOR HOTEL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK

4243 Genesee Street
at Entrance of Buffalo International Airport on State 33; 5 minutes S.W. of Thruway Exit 49

160 Large Luxurious Rooms, Individually Controlled Air Conditioning and Heating, T.V., Telephone Self-dialing, Combination Bath, Connecting Units, Heated Swimming Pool, Game Room, Car Rental Service, Dining Room, Cocktail Lounge, Banquet Rooms, Room Service, Free Personalized Matches, Free Hospitality Car to and from Airport; Free Parking.
Phone Area Code 716 - 634-2300

The Austrian Room

FRANKENMUTH BAVARIAN INN
FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN

Austrian Room - seating capacity 140 people. This room is highlighted by a large three-tiered chandelier and hand-carved plaques of Austrian provinces. Specially designed chairs add charming atmosphere to the decor. This room caters to private parties, as well as drop-in trade.

The Ascot

THE ASCOT LUXURY MOTEL
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY

Ocean End of Iowa Avenue
Phone: 344-5163 (Area Code 609)
Bedrooms - Efficiencies

Free Continental Breakfast - Free Parking - Deluxe Swimming Pool - Convention Facilities - Near Convention Hall - Free Chaise Lounges and Pads - Completely Air-Conditioned - TV, Hi-Fi in every room - Free Ice Cubes

"Open All Year"

The Madonna Inn

MADONNA INN
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Highway 101 and Madonna Road
Phone 805-543-3000

ROOM 137, "CAVE MAN ROOM"
A typical haunt for a Cave Man, yet all the comforts of home are provided in this room with rock ceiling, walls, floors and a rock waterfall in the bathroom. The room connects with Daisey Mae for the convenience of traveling couples or families. Room is furnished with a king-sized bed.

Central Avenue

CENTRAL AVENUE
PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Looking north from Hotel Adams, the tall building with the TV tower is Hotel Westward Ho; the two large office buildings at the right are 1st National Bank of Arizona and Valley National Bank.

Photo by Bob Petley

Coronet Motel

CORONET MOTEL
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA

Adjoining Stanford University Campus
2455 El Camino Real (U.S. Hwy 101)
Ph: DA 6-1081 or 6-1082

Recommended by: A.A.A. and Tour

20 luxurious 2-room suites - sound proof kitchens available - Free TV - Telephones - Excellent dining facilities within walking distance - HEATED POOL.

Postage: 1960

Message on back:
"Dear Sir,
Very sorry but we are booked in capacity.
Sincerely,
Luis M. Bargonoro"

Art Devlin's Olympic Motel

ART DEVLIN'S
OLYMPIC MOTEL
350 Main Street
Lake Placid, New York

40 yards from Lake PLacid's only traffic light. 32 Units. Combination tub and shower, individual thermostats, T.V. and Hi-Fi in all rooms. HEATED Paddock pool. Close to all restaurants, shops and beach. Playground, Kiddy pool and trampoline. Open all year. Telephone: 523-3700

Hotel Sahara Lobby

LOBBY
Hotel Sahara, Las Vegas, Nevada

The moment you enter the bright, inviting, colorful lobby, you will subtly sense that you have embarked upon a timeless vacation where endless fascination nudges you on all sides.

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Corner West Main and Robinson Streets

The Madonna Inn

MADONNA INN
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Highway 101 and Madonna Road
Phone 805-543-3000

ROOM 149, "OLD FASHIONED HONEY MOON"
One of our semi-suites situated off the terrace in our Hilltop Building is ideal for honeymooners! The grille work in the wooden room divider was hand crafted by Phyllis Madonna. Other special notes of interest in the room are the ornate, old fashioned tub and bathroom accessories.
Room is furnished with a king-sized bed.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Leonard's Fine Foods

LEONARD'S FINE FOODS
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

6616 Central Ave., S.E.
Cocktail Lounge - Package Liquors
"NO FINER FOODS ANYWHERE"
Air Conditioned. Member Gourmet, Diners' Club and A.A.A.
For Reservations: Phone 5-0022 - 5-9551

Greenville, South Carolina

Business Section of Greenville, South Carolina, an industrial and textile manufacturing center.

Times Square 1969

TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK CITY

The miracles of Broadway ware reflected in the millions of lights that illuminate the "great"white way." Broadway is the center of the theatrical world; the stage, movies, music, television, radio, any entertainment is Broadway.

Anchor Village Resort

ANCHOR VILLAGE RESORT
BRANSON, MISSOURI
U.S. Highway 65

33 air conditioned or air cooled sleeping or kitchenette units. Filtered swimming pool, games, close to horseback riding, golf course, good restaurants, grocery stores. Fishing and scenic drives. Phone Edison 2-3264

Copyright 1957