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

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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