1613 So. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla. U. S. 1, P. O. Box 2003. Cadillac Motor Lodge offers "Deluxe Accommodations." Reasonable. Beautiful landscaped grounds in a setting of orange trees and grove in rear. Five minutes to "World's Most Famous Beach" and Speedway-restaurants near by. Phone 9140. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Small, owners-operators.

Ultra Modern Efficiencies and Motel Rooms, all Air-Conditioning, Central Heat and Room T.V. Large recreation area in a beautiful orange grove. Short drive to beach, near shopping area and restaurants.

Frank & Ann Tomajko - Owner-Managers

VINSON'S MOTEL #2

Located U. S. 31 By-pass and U. S. 82 in city

Montgomery, Alabama

17 New Units Strictly Modern - Carpets Wall-to-Wall -  Private Tiled Baths - Blend  - Air Heat - Air Conditioned - Nice eating places convenient.

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For reservations phone 3-0366.

VINSON'S MOTEL

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On U. S. 82 and 231, 6 miles Southeast of Montgomery, Ala.  - 30 New Units - Strictly Modern - Wall to Wall Carpet - Private Tiled Baths - Steam Heat all night - Air Conditioned - Nice Cafe on Premises. For reservations Ph. 2-9102 or Address Rt. 4, Montgomery. North of Montgomery stop at Vinson's Motel No. 2 on Rt. 82 and 31 Bypass.

The main mall, completely covered and air cooled, for the most convenient way to shop. All shops are easily accesible from the mall, and the center is surrounded with the parking area.

A new, modern, and spacious shopping complex, able to serve every need including beautiful hotel facilities and acres of parking.

An awe-inspiring view of the highly successful shopping center, with the SANDIA MOUNTAINS in the background. Here one finds all accommodations, for the vacation seeker, which include motel, restaurant, and gift shop splendor.

This interior view shows a beautifully landscaped walk, lined with interesting display windows to attract the buying public.

Pictured here is a typical 14 unit Lindal Cedar motel. Standard plans on this and other motels ranging from 4 to 64 units are available at a nominal cost. Also, your exact requirements can be custom designed with all architectural costs included in the price of the structure. In addition to motels, Lindal has designed pre cut and packaged apartment houses, ski chalets, lodges, dormitories, and many other commercial structures the world over.

"An invitation to relax" was the architect's purpose so well expressed in this tempting new resort motel. The invitation is extended warmly by West Coast Lumber... the material chosen to achieve the design objective throughout.

The appeal of western informality is created by the broad use of West Coast Douglas Fir, West Coast Hemlock and Western Red Cedar to highlight the ranch styling. The living, natural beauty of these materials attains the architect's goal of "elegance with simplicity."

Rough-sawn West Coast Douglas Fir beams are used in the roof and for exterior posts to form a bold expression of strength. "Gracious, but not grandiose" is the designer's term for the interiors that radiate the soft warmth of 1" x 8" West Coast Hemlock tongue and groove paneling.

Exteriors reflect the rich tones of rustic Western Red Cedar 1" x 12" boards and 1" x 2" battens.

West Coast Lumber materials used in this outstanding design example are all standard sizes, contributing to the economy and ease of construction.

West Coast Lumber possesses the practicality, the versatility to accomplish the tasks your imagination sets. Complete information on sizes, grades and supply awaits at your nearby lumber dealer.

West Coast Hemlock paneling highlighted with varied grain patterns forms a setting for a striking staircase of laminated West Coast Douglas Fir.

Exquisitely furnished, air-conditioned rooms. T.V. Heated Pool, Children's Playground, Golf, Bowling, Riding Horses, Dining Room, Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge and Gift Shop.

Located in the center of Oregon Vacationland on Highway 99 and Inter-State 5-20 minutes South of Eugene, Oregon, at the Cottage Grove cloverleaf.

Oregon's Distinctive Resort-Business Hotel. The rugged, rustic beauty of the Oregon timber country is reflected in the main Dining Room and the charming decor adds to the pleasure of dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Truly a gourmet's paradise.

A heated swimming pool is just one of the many distinctive assets of The Village Green-the Pacific Northwest's distinctively different resort-business hotel. A pitch 'n putt golf course, bowling alleys, charming gift shop, children's playground and an unmatched air of complete relaxation make The Village Green "An Experience in the Art of Living.

It isn't often a TV producer will tamper with a winning show. But when I Love Lucy slipped from its top position once or twice, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball decided to revamp. The new look was just the fillip needed to steer Lucy away from a possible rut and restore its wallop. The show should continue high on TV's Top 10 list, if not always in first place, for some time to come.

The revised format has given the Ricardos (Lucy and Desi) and the Mertzes (William Frawley and Vivian Vance) a chance to leave the New York apartment where they had gam- boled since the show's inception. Desi won a Hollywood screen contract, which started both families for the Hollywood hills. Besides providing new situations in the motor tour to California and in Hollywood itself, the plot permits the introduction of many guest stars.

Wisely, the Arnazes did not tamper with the lead characters. Lucy is still the madcap housewife, eager not only to further her husband's career but also to break into show business herself. She continues to rank with the best of TV's comediennes. Desi is great as the harassed Ricky Ricardo, continually blowing his Cuban top at Lucy's shenanigans. And full credit goes to Frawley and Miss Vance as the show's second bananas.

The Lucy writing staff also rates deep bows for its contributions. The writers have come up with some really funny situations. Remember the stars' adventures in a flea-bitten motel down South, Ethel playing the great Broadway star for her home- town cronies and Lucy swooning when she meets her first movie star (William Holden) in person?

Besides Holden, the show boasts such guests as Hedda Hopper, Tennessee Ernie Ford (return engagement) and some movie wives. They've all helped Lucy regain lost momentum. 

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New view of the giant Convair flying boat XP5Y-1 on the ramp at San Diego awaiting the four Allison T-40 turboprops with which it will be powered. The 5500 hp. T-40 is currently undergoing testing by Allison at Indianapolis and is expected to be delivered to Convair late in the summer. Blisters bulging just below the cockpit and at the base of the dorsal fin are remotely controlled gun turrets. The 138,000-lb. flying boat is expected to have a top speed of close to 400 mph.

 In the 1950s, in Downtown Mobile, Alabama, the historical Admiral Hotel was expanded. The new building was built across the street. 

It had 110 oversized guest rooms, most with private balconies overlooking patio pool. Pool was temperature controlled for year 'round use. Delightful Purple Paddle cocktail lounge. Magnificent lobby and dining facilities. Two elevators. Ice machines on each floor. TV. Completely air-conditioned. Free parking.

The building was demolished.

 The Carousel Motel and Restaurant in Dothan was built in the early 1960s at 231 N. at Traffic Circle, 2 miles north of Downtown Dothan. It had 50 units , swimming pool, room phones, free TV, free coffee, Hi-fi music, wall to wall carpeting, central air conditioning and heating, two lavatories in each double room and a playground.

It was soon expanded to 60 units and again to 94 units, cable color TV, restaurant, lounge, antique corner in lobby.

 There were a couple of Ponderosa Motels around Texas. I don't know if it was a chain, but the one in Temple was definitely spectacular. Unfortunately it was demolished. When it opened it had 100 rooms, but it was expanded soon after to 130 rooms.

Adjacent to Scott and White Hospital, the Ponderosa offers unlimited convenience with truly luxurious living. 

• 100 units, suites
• Restaurant, daily buffet
• Private Club
• Barber, Beauty Shops
• Gift, Floral Shops
• Pool

"LUXURIOUS LIVING AT MODEST RATES" American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Credit Cards Honored

For Reservations call PR 8-5511 or write 2625 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 

Adjacent to Scott & White Hospital and Clinic Convention Facilities 

• 130 Units
• Private Club
• Gift, Floral Shop
• Restaurant — Daily Buffet
• Barber, Beauty Shops
• Pool 

"Prepare to Be Pampered"

 5 Major Credit Cards Honored 

For Reservations call 817-778-5511 or write 2625 South 31 st Street Temple, Texas 76501 

Proposed underground construction, serving industry and commerce: (1) Underground Shopping Center, (2) Underground Motel, (3) Underground Restaurant and Night Club. Design and construction techniques and the actual services of 18 different engineering specialists go into the planning of construction by the Under-ground World Home Corporation. At present, UNDERGROUND HOMES completed or in development in various parts of the United States are all custom installations. Currently, construction costs for these Homes in the United States vary between $12 and $24 per square foot, depending on the expense of local labor and materials. The development of prefabricated shells for non-custom installations is expected to radically lower the overall construction costs. 

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On U. S. 82 and 231, 6 miles Southeast of Montgomery, Ala. — 30 New Units — Strictly Modern - Wall to Wall Carpet - Private Tiled Baths - Steam Heat all night -Air Conditioned - Nice Cafe on Premises. For reservations Ph. 2-9102 or Address Rt. 4, Montgomery. North of Montgomery stop at Vinson's Motel No. 2 on Rt. 82 and 31 Bypass. 

U. S. 84 East, 1/2 mile off  Bypass 

37-Unit Court — Room-Controlled Heat — Air Conditioned Tile Shower or Combination Baths, Room Phones, TV, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Connecting Rooms, Cribs, Bridal Suite. 

Beautifully Landscaped Grounds — Playground Private Swimming Pool — Restaurant 

P. 0. Box 245 Phone SYcamore 2-4177 

Henry and Anne Lambert — Co-Owners, Managers 

 Downtowner was one of the largest American motel chains having accomodations in the heart of both large and small cities mostly on the eastern side of the United States.

This lovely mid-century modern structure once stood at 309 South Irby Street, Florence, South Carolina.

HI POINT MOTEL 

5916 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles 35, Calif. 

Just west of Fairfax and Pico. Only minutes away from Hollywood, Farmers Market, Restaurant Row, night clubs, Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and beaches. Excellent resturant adjacent. Owner-managed. 

Color photography by Max Mahon 

14 Beautiful Modern Units—situated 2 blocks from Business District. Close to Churches and Canadian Ferry. Tub & Shower combination—Tile Bath—Wall to Wall Carpeting—Hot Water Heat and Sound Proof Walls. FREE T.V. 

Phone MElrose 2-8794. 

BOB & GEORGINA MILLER Owner - Operators. 

The Thunderbird Lodge was a chain of motels, sometimes including a Sambo's diner, that operated across the USA. The chain had, by far, one of the best if not the best advertising totem.

Here at the crossroads of the highways leading to Zion. Bryce, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell you can enjoy one of Utah's finest motels, restaurant and picturesque golf courses. 

One of southern Utah's most popular restaurants at the junction of the Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon highways. Here the finest of foods are served and there is a unique gift shop for the convenience of the tourist. The home of the home-made pie. 

Hotel luxury at motel rates, just 2 blocks So. of Statler-Hilton in downtown Los Angeles. Free garage parking — Elevator to your room. Complimentary coffee and refrigerators in every room. Conference room — kitchens available. 

The Thunderbird Lodge was a chain of motels, sometimes including a Sambo's diner, that operated across the USA. The chain had, by far, one of the best if not the best advertising totem.

Ocean at 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 

The New Look - an interpretation of Comfort, Recreation and Ocean Scope Dining. Every Room has a Window-wall and Private Veranda — Overlooking the Surf. Completely Modern. Year 'Round Facilities. Ample Drive In Free Parking. Gourmet Dining or Room Service. Protected Warm Pool. Sun Patio. 

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Sadly the building was demolished.

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According to the brochure it featured:

• room selected air-conditioning
• private verandas
• room phones
• TV
• radio
• dining room overlooking the ocean
• large family rooms
• executive suits
• open year 'round
• shuffleboard
• ping-pong
• parking on the property
• pet housing nearby
• year 'round golf
• seasonal fishing and duck hunting
• heated pool
• genial management

The Thunderbird Lodge was a chain of motels, sometimes including a Sambo's diner, that operated across the USA. The chain had, by far, one of the best if not the best advertising totem.

This one in Eureka, once stood at 5th and Broadway, it was replaced by a Best Western.

At first it had 76 rooms, color TV, heated pool, direct dial phones with free local calls, room coffee, Sambo's Restaurant and Thunderbird Lounge-Liquor Store. It soon expanded with 4 more rooms, and it added radios, thermo-controlled heat in bath and bedrooms and a conference room. In the 1960's it was expanded again to 100 rooms.