Holiday Inn of Valdosta, Georgia, 1964
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Holiday Inn, founded in 1952, set the model for nationally franchised motel chains that were moderately priced, comfortably furnished, and consistently managed. This postcard from the 1960s show one of the chain's motels in Valdosta, Georgia. The visitor wrote that he stayed for two nights. His previous night's stay was at a Holiday Inn in Tennessee.
Holiday Inn, founded in 1952, set the model for nationally franchised motel chains that were moderately priced, comfortably furnished, and consistently managed. This postcard from the 1960s show one of the chain's motels in Valdosta, Georgia. The visitor wrote that he stayed for two nights. His previous night's stay was at a Holiday Inn in Tennessee.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1964
Subject Date
1964
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Made by Curt Teich Co. for Holiday Inn, Inc.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.9.2.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moores.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.438 in
Width: 5.5 in
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