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Friday, May 14, 2010

Escondido Village

ESCONDIDO VILLAGE
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA

The beauty of the air-conditioned mall and the wide variety of smart shops draw shoppers from all over the Southland to Escondido Village, Escondido, California.

Photo by Bill Rutledge

Message on back:
"This is the inside of the central section of "The Village." On the left one the actual "show windows" of Walker Scott. It's really a beautiful and delightful building inside and out!"

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Cynthia Manor Motel

CYNTHIA MANOR MOTEL
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

1144 N. Fed Hwy. (u.S. 1) Phone 3-7957
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Florida's most luxuriously furnished hotel room and apts. with twin beds and double beds. Cross ventilation. Tile bathrooms, hot shower, heat and air-conditioned. Near ocean bathing, racetracks, theatres and charter fishing boats, FOR OUR GUESTS. Florida Room, restaurant, swimming pool, shuffleboard, fishing, free parking. Recommended by Duncan Hines. AAA Approved.

Postage: 1956

Message on back:
"Fran,
Having a wonderful time - Do you miss little ole 293?
Be seeing you - Jim. "

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Sandia Peak Ski Area

SANDIA PEAK SKI AREA
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Enroute from the Tram to the Summit House and on to the sloped, anxious skiers make their way.

Postage: 1969

Message on back:
"This morning everything was white again but the thin layer of snow soon disappeared. We had an election today and I also renewed my driver's license. Unfortunately I no longer am driving around with the person I most want to. But, as they say, that's life."

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Cactus Motel

CACTUS MOTEL

New, modern units, electric heat, air conditioning and TV in every room. On US 19 approach to famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
1600 - 34 Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida

Postage: 1961

Message on back:
"Hi Arelie & Shubert!
Enjoying the wonderful breeze & warm sunshine here. Believe it or not I am in sleeveless dress. You must make this trip sometime its good for what ails us. Love, Helen."

Robert H. Goddard Wing

ROBERT H. GODDARD WING

The Goddard Wing of the Roswell Museum and Art Center is dedicated to the father of American Rocketry, Robert H. Goddard. This exhibit contains examples of Goddard's work from 1926 to 1941.

Postage: 1971

Message on back:
"As you probably know, Goddard worked on his rockets at Roswell. The collection is very interesting, especially the early, experimental rockets. outside there is a tower used for his rocket firings. I'll send you a post card picture of it later. How's everything going? Busy here, as usual. Always my best, Art."

The Three Little Pigs

THREE PIGS and "FRIEND"

Take a day off from home building to visit Disneyland. Even the Big Bad Wolf is enjoying himself in the Magic Kingdom.

Postage: 1966

Message on back:
"Having a wonderful time; wish you were here. Association of Engineering Geologists are having their annual convention out here and I am attending to learn about expansive clays, landslides, earthquakes, etc. Although we don't visit Disneyland, it reminds me that the two of us should go again."

School of Classical Ballet

SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
Studio: 298-4801 Res: 298-2488
6913 Natalie, N. E.

Suzanne Johnston, Director

Classical Ballet - Musical Comedy - Modern Jazz
Beginners thru Professionals

This is the home of the, "Suzanne Concert Dancers." A new complex of studios, designed for the dancer. It is built of slumpstone, a white adobe-like material, to give a Southwestern atmosphere. The engineering design and wood floor construction has been recognized as the latest for professional dancing. The school has a reputation as one of the finest for training dancers, where the student receives double benefit; professional training and atmosphere - the student is "studying the Art of Dance," rather than just "taking dancing."

Postage: 1970

Message on back:
"This is where E. studies. They've just built a big addition at the rear - a very large studio. As always, Arthur."

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Sea Cloud Motel

SEA CLOUD MOTEL
540 So. Gulf View Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, Florida

New, ultra-modern efficiencies and one bedroom apartments beautifully decorated and equipped tile baths (tub and shower). Air-conditioned. Heated. TV. Private dock. Mooring facilities. Free fishing boats. Sixty seconds walk to beach.

Postage: 1960

Message on back:
"This is our last stop. Arrived home Sun. at 6 P.M. and did it look good! We enjoyed ourselves but we enjoyed getting back to our little pink shack even more. Perfect trip down here. They had no rain all of Mat and none in June so far! Your ears should be burning! Love - Mother "

Monday, February 15, 2010

Grand Union Motel

GRAND UNION MOTEL
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK

Our Distinctive Sign With North Building in the Background. The new 60 unit Grand Union Motel is located on South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - Open All Year. There are no better accommodations anywhere. AAA Approved. Member of Quality Courts United.

Postage: 1955

Message on back:
"Dear Gram,
You'd enjoy this motel, it's one of the nicest I've seen. Are you being a good good girl & getting plenty of peace & quiet since we left? Love, Gladys & Bob"

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Neptune Room

"Neptune Room"
THE MARINER MOTEL
Oceanside at 57th St.
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Luxurious new meeting and banquet room that is the epitome of modern day convention luxury in a resort setting with pool and deluxe accommodations. Phone GA 8-7025

Postage: 1963

Message on back:
"Dear Toots,
We had beautiful weather driving down here and the 1 1/2 hour ferry ride was cool. It took us 8 hours to drive here from Margies and was it ever hectic with those kids and dog. This motel is snazzy - real modern and luxurious. We face the ocean on one side and 'Atlantic Ave' on the other side. See you Sat- Love Corinne"

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Love's Wood Pit Barbecue #19


LOVE'S WOOD PIT BARBECUE #19
445 North Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, California 92025

Specializing in barbecued ribs, ham, pork, beef, short ribs and chicken. Famous for our barbecued beans. Serving your favorite cocktails in the "Lion's Den" lounge.

Message on back:
"Dear Aunt 'Elbow,' thank you so very much for the card and money. I sure Love's you, and your money. Don't work too hard. Love Mike."

The Westerner Hotel

THE WESTERNER HOTEL
TUCSON, ARIZONA

The beautiful lobby of Tucson's newest, most modern hotel. Refrigeration air-conditioning in every room by individual controls; private baths, balconies overlooking the city and the mountains. Completely fireproofed. In the center of downtown Tucson.

Message on back:
"Dear Jay and Arnold,
Haven't heard from you since I last wrote, I do hope everyone is well including yourselves. How is Michael S. and is he well after his accident. Louis is going to 6 weeks summer school, subject English, and then Mike will close up and we will take a trip to Grand Canyon, would love to take Frieda along, do you think she could make the trip out here? Let us know. Please write, you are the only one that gives me the news as I want it. Love from the 3 of us. Regards to Ruth and all."

Postage: 1952

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Atwood Lake Lodge

CN.6 - ATWOOD LAKE LODGE
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO

Luxurious Guest Room on the "Edge of Paradise."

Message on back:
"This was Jeanie and my room, real nice don't you think?"