James R. Powell Route 66 Postcard Collection

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Da-Jo Motel, Charles and Celia Gleason prop., Par…

1970s

View of the Da-Jo Motel in Pontiac with a smaller, inset view of a room. DA-JO MOTEL U. S. Routes 66 & 23 Pontiac, Illinois Air conditioned ? TV - W…

Pontiac Motel, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Ketchmark prop.

1950s

View of the Pontiac Motel. Place: Illinois--Pontiac Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United States Highway 66

Vermillion River

1910s

View of the Vermillion River from a bridge in Pontiac. Place: Illinois--Pontiac Subjects: Rivers; Roads; United States Highway 66

Prairie Traveler Motel

1960s

Postcard showing three views of the Prairie Travler Motel in Bloomington. PRAIRIE TRAVLER on U.S. Hwy. 66 at Towanda Ave. Bloomington, Illinois Five…

Rossis Motel

1940s

Exterior view of Rossi's Motel. ROSSI'S MOTEL Braidwood, III. On U. S. 66?65 Miles So. West of Chicago. 16 Modern Brick Units?Insulated?Tile Floors?…

Prairie Traveler Motel

1960s

Postcard showing three views of the Prairie Travler Motel in Bloomington. Place: Illinois--Bloomington Subjects: Advertising; Bars (Drinking establi…

The Coffeehouse U.S. 66 at 47, L.R. Pollizzie

1960s

Postcard showing views of four locations of The Coffeehouse. The Coffeehouses Upper left: The Coffeehouse U.S. 66 of 47 DWIGHT, ILLINOIS right: The …

Pontiac Motel, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Ketchmark prop.

1950s

View of the Pontiac Motel. PONTIAC MOTEL U. S. Rt. 64 and III. 116 West, Pontiac, III. 16 Units Strictly Modern Air-Conditioned - Television - Phone…

Streids Motel and Restaurant

1950s

Postcard view of Streid's Motel, showing an inset of a room interior. 32 Units ?32 Baths ?Ultra Modern ? Hot Water Heat ? Simmons Furniture?Beauty R…

The Cliffs,Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cliff managers

1940s

Postcard showing an interior and exterior of The Cliffs restaurant in Springfield. The Cliffs 1577 Wabash Avenue Springfield, Illinois As its name i…

Fireside Restaurant, Jasper Thompson prop.

undated

Postcard showing the Fireside Restaurant in Springfield. Fireside Restaurant Route 29 and By-Pass U.S. 66 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. We sp…

North on Fifth Street

1910s

Postcard view looking north on Fifth Street in Springfield. Publisher: Majestic Publishing Company, Indianapolis IN Place: Illinois--Springfield Sub…

A. Lincoln Motel and Dining Room, Es-N-Len Photos

1950s

Postcard showing the A. Lincoln Motel in Springfield, with an inset view of the pool. A. Lincoln Motel & Dining Room 2927 South Sixth Street Springf…

66 Hotel Court

1950s

Two views of the 66 Hotel Court in Litchfield. Place: Illinois--Litchfield Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United States Highway 66

Broadview Motor Hotel, Witt Workman owner

1950s

Aerial postcard view of the Broadview Motor Court in Springfield. Broadview Motor Hotel U.S. 54, Junction By Pass 66 Phone 7638 Springfield. Illinoi…

Legate's Modern Motel, Hilltop House Restaurant, …

undated

Postcard showing Legate's Modern Motel and the Hilltop House Restaurant. A Home Away From Home LEGATE'S MOTEL 14 Modern Units. Large Park. Air-Condi…

Art's Motel and Restaurant, Elmer and Joe McAnarn…

1950s

Postcard shwoing three images from Art's: the dining room, a guest room, and a view of the restaurant from the outside. Art's One Stop Service MOTEL…

66 Hotel Court

1950s

Two views of the 66 Hotel Court in Litchfield. Place: Illinois--Litchfield Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United States Highway 66

A. Lincoln Tourist Court, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Poseg…

1950s

View of the A. Lincoln Motel in Springfield. A. Lincoln Motel 2927 South Sixth Street Springfield, Illinois Phone 4-1701 Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Posegate…

A. Lincoln Tourist Court

undated

Postcard view of the A. Lincoln Tourist Court. A. Lincoln Tourist Court 2927 South Sixih Street Springfield, Illinois Phone 2-3252 Mr. and Mrs. W. D…

66 Hotel Court

1950s

Two views of the 66 Hotel Court in Litchfield. 66 Hotel Court Litchfield. Ill. New ultra modern brick constructed Court Con?taining 30 units. Centra…

Springfield Motel

undated

Postcard shwoing two views of the Springfield Motel. Springfield Motel, Springfield, Ill. Cleanliness - Comfort - Quiet Modern - Showers - Air Coole…

The Georgian Restaurant

1950s

Postcard view of the Georgian Restaurant in Springfield. The Georgian Restaurant of Springfield, Illinois First opened in 1941 with a seating capaci…

The Annex Motel - Cafe

1950s

Postcard depicting three views of the Annex in Litchfield. THE ANNEX MOTEL - CAFE On the Airport Beacon Litchfield, Illinois Phone 127 Thirty-two Ai…

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