Coral Court Motel, R. Waldmire
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- Source:
- The Newberry Library
- Collection:
- James R. Powell Route 66 Postcard Collection
- Date:
- 1990s
- Region:
- St Louis, Missouri
- Description:
- Postcard of a sketch and description of the Coral Court Motel in St. Louis. front: This region-now engulfed by urbanization-is on the edge of the vast Ozark Plateau. The white oaks & hickories on the grounds of the Coral Court are the predominant native forest species of this plateau. CORAL COURT MOTEL, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI-- Secluded in a grove of Oak trees beside old city U.S. 66, the well-preserved Coral Court still operates. Built in 1941 on Watson Rd., in the village of Marlborough, this outstanding art deco landmark continues to have a reputation as a rendezvous point for clandestine love affairs & famous gangsters. Eyebrows raise at the mere mention of the motel! Its 77 cabins, with yellow-enameled tiles , burgundy trim & glass bricks, sprawl over 8 1/2 forested acres--a secluded swimming pool is now used to hold leaves - a giant compost pile! The modestly-appointed, funkily-furnished rooms include personalized towels & sheets--popular tourist ""souvenirs."" By the late 1960's tourist traffic was largely diverted to the I'State, & the once-bustling motel business along this stretch ceased. The Coral Court narrowly missed being razed to make way for another shopping mall; the deal ""fell through,"" & the Coral Court recently was listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. back: Route 66 was certified in 1926 when the nation adopted a numbered system of cross-country, inter-state roads. Fully paved by 1936, Route 66 became an important - & legendary - highway, ""immortalized"" in literature, music, & on television. Gradually ""replaced"" by huge, homogeneous ""interstates,"" 66 was decertified in 1985, ceasing to exist ""officially."" But well over 80% of the old road is still driveable -- So, travel back in time, & leave the stress behind -- on the interstates...And then, you will say: ""I still get my kicks, on old Route 66!"" small is beautiful * old is beautiful * slow is beautiful * safe is beautiful! Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Advertising; Maps; Roads; United States Highway 66
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