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Description
Antique advertising postcard
Photochrome era, circa 1960's
Mike Roberts publications

Reverse caption:
TAHOE THUNDERBIRD MOTEL
South Lake Tahoe, California

Located one-half block from clubs and casinos, Queen and Double Beds,
Color TV, Phones, Coffee, Air-Cond. Private beach privileges. Manager.
Still There? - NO

The word "motel" was coined in 1925, as a portmanteau contraction of "motor-hotel".
Motels are designed to accommodate motorists, and in many cases of single-level motor lodges, have parking spaces placed directly outside each tenant's room.

As large highway systems began to be developed, long-distance road journeys became more common, and the need for inexpensive, easily accessible overnight accommodation sites close to the main routes led to the growth of the motor lodge concept.

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Vintage item from my post card and ephemera collections, free stock for yours.
Use however you like. Enjoy!
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Description
Antique advertising postcard
Photochrome era, circa 1960's
Mike Roberts publications

Reverse caption:
TAHOE THUNDERBIRD MOTEL
South Lake Tahoe, California

Located one-half block from clubs and casinos, Queen and Double Beds,
Color TV, Phones, Coffee, Air-Cond. Private beach privileges. Manager.
Still There? - NO

The word "motel" was coined in 1925, as a portmanteau contraction of "motor-hotel".
Motels are designed to accommodate motorists, and in many cases of single-level motor lodges, have parking spaces placed directly outside each tenant's room.

As large highway systems began to be developed, long-distance road journeys became more common, and the need for inexpensive, easily accessible overnight accommodation sites close to the main routes led to the growth of the motor lodge concept.

V I N T A G E S T O C K
#oldpostcard #postcardstock #deltiology #vintagestock #postcards
Vintage item from my post card and ephemera collections, free stock for yours.
Use however you like. Enjoy!
My Gallery yesterdays-paper.deviantart.co…

Deltiology = The collection and study of POSTCARDS.
Watch Vintage-Postcards group to see more old cards.
Explore history and travel the globe, one image at a time!