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- Silver Swan Court Motel, Springfield, Ohio, 1940 - The Silver Swan Court provided 12 modern cabins with private showers to travelers along U.S. Highway 40 east of Springfield, Ohio. This 1940 postcard also gives a glimpse of a cabin's interior with an inset image on the right.
- 1940
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Silver Swan Court Motel, Springfield, Ohio, 1940
The Silver Swan Court provided 12 modern cabins with private showers to travelers along U.S. Highway 40 east of Springfield, Ohio. This 1940 postcard also gives a glimpse of a cabin's interior with an inset image on the right.
- Postcard, La Siesta Court Motel, Winter Park, Florida, 1950 - Motel design often reflected regional architectural style. This 1950 postcard shows La Siesta Court in Winter Park, Florida. The Spanish Revival architecture evokes the early history of central Florida.
- 1950
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Postcard, La Siesta Court Motel, Winter Park, Florida, 1950
Motel design often reflected regional architectural style. This 1950 postcard shows La Siesta Court in Winter Park, Florida. The Spanish Revival architecture evokes the early history of central Florida.
- Complimentary Camay Bar Soap from Shaw's Motor Court, 1947-1959 -
- 1947-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Complimentary Camay Bar Soap from Shaw's Motor Court, 1947-1959
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1920-1929 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign could also notify staff that the guests were away and that messages should be left at the lobby desk.
- 1920-1929
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Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1920-1929
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign could also notify staff that the guests were away and that messages should be left at the lobby desk.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1940-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1940-1949
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
- 1938-1950
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Sign, "Do Not Disturb," 1938-1950
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with a "Do Not Disturb" sign to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Hanging the sign outside on the door alerted staff not to enter. Some signs were simple. Others, like this one, added a humorous image that reinforced the guest's wishes.
- Westward Ho Motel Ashtray, 1955-1970 - Local motels advertised on a variety of in-room, lobby, and restaurant furnishings. Ashtrays, such as this one from the Westward Ho Motel in Grand Forks, North Dakota, reminded travelers where to stay the next time they passed through town.
- 1955-1970
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Westward Ho Motel Ashtray, 1955-1970
Local motels advertised on a variety of in-room, lobby, and restaurant furnishings. Ashtrays, such as this one from the Westward Ho Motel in Grand Forks, North Dakota, reminded travelers where to stay the next time they passed through town.
- Swimming Pool at Holiday Inn of Daytona Beach, Florida, 1961 - The "glass wall" design, as seen in this postcard from Daytona Beach, Florida, gave early Holiday Inns a bright, modern appearance. Guests looked forward to swimming in the pool, standard at every location.
- 1961
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Swimming Pool at Holiday Inn of Daytona Beach, Florida, 1961
The "glass wall" design, as seen in this postcard from Daytona Beach, Florida, gave early Holiday Inns a bright, modern appearance. Guests looked forward to swimming in the pool, standard at every location.
- Sign, "Sh-h-h Please Do Not Disturb," 1935-1945 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1935-1945
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Sign, "Sh-h-h Please Do Not Disturb," 1935-1945
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Ivory Soap, Complimentary Size, From Shady Rest Motel, 1947-1959 -
- 1947-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Ivory Soap, Complimentary Size, From Shady Rest Motel, 1947-1959