Old South Motel, Atlanta, Georgia, circa 1960
THF104717 / Old South Motel, Atlanta, Georgia, circa 1960 / front
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Artifact Overview
Motel design often reflected regional architectural style. This ca. 1960 postcard depicts the Old South Motel in Atlanta, Georgia, which may remind one of a southern plantation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1960
Subject Date
circa 1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
95.18.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Sarah E. Lawrence.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front:
Old South Motel / U.S. 41 - 19 South, ATLANTA, GA
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