James R. Powell Route 66 Postcard Collection

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Bel-Aire Manor Motel

1950s

Postcard view of the Bel-Aire Motel in SPringfield. Place: Illinois--Springfield Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United States Highway 66

Bel-Aire Manor Motel, Es-N-Len Photos

1960s

View of Springfield's Bel-Aire Manor Motel. BEL-AIRE MANOR MOTEL 2636 South Sixth Street Springfield, Illinois Phone: Area 217, 544-1783 One of Spri…

Pioneer Motel

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Postcard view of the Pioneer Motel in Springfield. Publisher: Portland Lithograph Co., Portland ME Place: Illinois--Springfield Subjects: Advertisin…

George B. Cathcart's Cafe

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View of the interior of George B. Cathcart's Cafe in Edwardsville. GEO. B. CATHCART'S CAFE EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. On U. S. 66-4, Known from Coast to Coa…

The Gardens Restaurant Motel, C.C. and Opal Simps…

1950s

Artist's rendition of The Gardens Restaurant and Motel in Litchfield. THE GARDENS RESTAURANT - MOTEL Jct. 66 & 16 - Litchfield, III. C. C. & Opal Si…

Mid-West Motel

1950s

Postcard of the Mid-West Motel in Mitchell. 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 3 miles east of Chain Of Rocks Bridge. Electric Heat, U. S. Kaylon Foa…

The Roundup Cafe and Motel, McGaughey Brothers Ow…

1950s

Postcard showing three views of the Roundup Cafe and Motel. (upper left) a guest room, (upper right) the dining room, and (bottom) and exterior view …

Southern View Motel, Gene Schultz Mgr.

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Postcard of the Southern View Motel showing views of the exterior, shower, guest room, and patio. SOUTHERN VIEW MOTEL U. S. 66 - Just South of SPRIN…

Springfield Motel

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Postcard view of the Springfield Motel. SPRINGFIELD MOTEL 4421 Peoria Road Springfield, Ill. Phone: 2-8393 Located north edge of town on U. S. 66 ne…

Poland's Modern Court

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Postcard view of a Springfield Motel. POLAND'S MODERN COURT On U. S. 66 North. 4 Miles N. Square Springfield, Illinois Steam Heat Publisher: MWM, A…

Old Route 66 scenes, R. Waldmire, Holy Cross and …

1990s

Hand-drawn postcard depicting a cobblestone Route 66 running through a forest in Lincoln, Illinois. Route 66 was certified in 1926 When the nation a…

Southern View Motel, David E. Beatty

1960s

Postcard of the Southern View Motel with an inset view of the swimming pool. SOUTHERN VIEW MOTEL U.S. 66 South at 720 East St. Joseph Street, seven …

Lamp Liter Motel and Dining Room, James R. Grady,…

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Postcard showing the Lamp Liter Motel in Springfield. Place: Illinois--East Springfield Subjects: Hotels; Roads; United States Highway 66

Old Route 66 Scenes, The Pighip Restaurant, R. Wa…

1990s

Drawing of The Pighip Restaurant on Route 66 in Broadwell, Illinois. Route 66 was certified in 1926 When the nation adopted a numbered system of cro…

Broadview Motor Hotel, Witt Workman owner

1950s

Aerial postcard view of the Broadview Motor Court in Springfield. Place: Illinois--Springfield Subjects: Advertising; Roads; United States Highway 66

66 Terminal Court Cafe and Service Station, Josep…

1940s

View of the 66 Terminal Court Motels and Service Station. Place: Illinois--Staunton Subjects: Advertising; Bars (Drinking establishments); Business …

Buckles Motel, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buckles owners

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View of Buckle's Motel in Lincoln. BUCKLE'S MOTEL: On U. S. 66 North, Lincoln, Illinois. Strictly Modern Units?Central Heating, Tub-Shower Com?binat…

Alligator Pool, Forest Park

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Postcard view of people gathered around the Alligator Pool at the Forest Park Zoo. Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Parks; United States Highway…

Court House

1900s

Postcard showing the St. Louis courthouse. Publisher: E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee WI Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Architecture; Cities and tow…

Old Court House

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Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Architecture; Cities and towns; Transportation; United States Highway 66

Barnes Hospital Group

1940s

Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Buildings; United States Highway 66

Untitled - Municipal

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Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Cities and towns; United States Highway 66

Jewel Box, Forest Park

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Postcard view of the Jewel Box in Forest Park. Back of card: The Jewel Box is a unique palace of steel and glass construction housing seasonal displ…

King Louis the Ninth, Saint Louis, Forest Park

1940s

Postcard view of a giant statue in Forest Park. Place: Missouri--St. Louis Subjects: Monuments; Parks; United States Highway 66

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