July 9th, 2010
Cedar Motel
524 SO. FEDERAL
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33460
AREA CODE 305 585-9828
COMPLETELY EQUIPPED HOUSEKEEPING APART-
MENTS, EFFICIENCIES AND MOTEL ROOMS, SOME
CONNECTING, CROSS VENTILATION, ELECTRIC
HEAT AND TV IN EVERY UNIT, AIR-COND. AVAIL-
ABLE, NICE PATIO & QUIET HOMEY ATMOSPHERE,
6 BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN AREA, CLOSE TO
SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, CHURCHES, OCEAN &
FISHING PIER, LAKE, GOLF COURSES & PLAY-
GROUNDS, OFF STREET PARKING, BUS STOP ON
CORNER. OPEN ALL YEAR, RATE CARDS ON RE-
QUEST. OWNER MANAGER, FRED & ANNE SEY-
BOLD.
The all-caps lettering on the back of this lovely card is certainly forceful. Bus stop on corner! It’s kind of a gray day in Michigan today. I could stand to be on this postcard vacation, relaxing by the pool with a book, listening to the wind through the palm leaves. Yeah, that would be lovely today.
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June 22nd, 2010
Famous for Charcoal Broiled Steaks Chuck wagon
style on the open pit in our main Dining Room.
A perfect setting for gracious dining where you
can relax and enjoy a delightful dinner. 2711 N.
Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064.
Telephones (305) 941-4108 and 782-1343
Visit Tropical Acres Boynton Beach, Dania, &
Younkers, N.Y.
Unfortunately, it appears that this area is now a divided highway and a bunch of car dealerships. Shame, really.
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June 14th, 2010
The Copper Hearth Restaurant
Holiday Inn
Fayetteville, North Carolina
U.S. Highway 301 South
See your favorite steak cooked to
sizzling perfection in The Copper
Hearth Restaurant of Holiday Inn.
Tel: 433-4121 – AC: 919
TWX: 919-484-2446
Your Host from Cost to Coast.
I bet they make good coffee, too. Or, made good coffee. I can’t find a Holiday Inn on US Highway 301, although there are other Holiday Inns around the area. This is another excellent card given to me as a gift from April.
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June 8th, 2010
Aqua Camino Apartments
ON THE INTRACOASTAL
1705 N. Riverside Drive
Pompano Beach, Fla. 33062
Open Year ’round – Weekly – Monthly – Seasonal
Heated pool – Color TV – Heat & Air Conditioning.
One block to beach, close to all shopping, restau-
rants, golf, fishing pier, churches. Deep sea fishing
boats and small boat rentals.
Owner-Manager Fran & John Kaile
Phone (305) 946-2503
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May 24th, 2010
Cherry Blossoms
Washington
Our Nation’s Capital
Jefferson Memorial…The blossom-
ing of the Japanese Cherry Trees gives
the Thomas Jefferson Memorial its most
beautiful setting. This work of John
Russell Pope was dedicated April 13, 1943
on the 200th anniversary of the birth of
Jefferson. South side of the Tidal Basin.
Published by Silberne Souvenir Sales, Inc., Washington D.C.
This postcard is part of a series, including sketches of the capitol building, white house, jefferson memorial, lincoln monument and washington memorial on back of the card.
April at work has been hitting the estate and garage sales for me and finding postcards. Isn’t that the most thoughtful gift ever? 
She’s a special person, and I’m lucky to have her work with me.
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April 29th, 2010
Sandstone Motel
Modern, Heated, with Private Showers
Single, Double, and Family Units
Located on U.S. 12
1181 E. Michigan Avenue, 3 Miles East of
Battle Creek, Michigan, and 3 Miles East
of U.S. 12 and M-78 Intersection
Owned and Operated by Otis and Gladys Todd
For Reservation Call WOodward 3-5839
Postally used, postmarked August 4, 11am, 1960 in Battle Creek
3 cent purple liberty stamp
Sent to Mr and Mrs. Dale Dettmer
7029 Lotus Ave
San Gabriel, California
We are staying here.
Nice place! Received your letter, will write later.
Are planning to see Dearborn before going home.
Love,
Milton, Ruth and Debbie
Growing up, we’d often drive past the old Sandstone. I was fascinated by the neon sign and the fact that the place was falling down. Motels with garages attached to the room were popular with the emerging car culture…imagine paying that much for a vehicle, and having to leave it outside at night! This place was torn down several years ago and replaced with a used car parking lot, which ironically is also now in disuse. One of my friends in school moved to the area, and when her father was scouting out the town for a place to live, he stayed at the Sandstone. He told a tale of having the lock not working on the door, and a thin chain was all that was between him and whoever tried to open his door in the middle of the night.
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April 12th, 2010
Gay Crest Hotel
Second Ave. and Second St. North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Directly across from Maas Bros. Dept. Store and
Garden Cafeteria. The Ideal Vacation Spot on the
Florida West Coast – Finest in Clientele – Finest in
atmosphere. Open all Season from Nov. 1 to May
1 – Reasonable Rates – Phone 813/862-8251. For
Reservations Phone 813/892-3931.
This card has been postally used:
Am hoping you are home and enjoy-
ing perfect vision.
Am going to Ft Myers
for a few days next
week – Love
Maude
Sent to Miss Dorothy Owens
383 Crestview Rd.
Columbus, Ohio
43203
mailed December 1970 using 5 cent blue Washington stamp, one of the Prominent American stamps.
Let me tell you, Maude had lovely handwriting. With this non-specific address, I can’t seem to locate the hotel today online. If you know of it, please let me know!
I could really use a vacation today. This week is not going to be pleasant in any way.
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March 31st, 2010
Treasure Island Motel
10315 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, Florida
Air-Conditioning – Television – Room Phones – Courtesy
Continental Breakfast. Parking in front of Door.
Private Beach on Gulf of Mexico – Private Dock
Fishing – Boating – Swimming – Water Sports – Shuffleboard.
Phone 362-6791 Owned and Operated by
Mr. & Mrs. C. Petrovich.
Card has AAA logo
Postally used, sent with three green 1 cent Andrew Jackson stamps
Postmark unclear
The message:
Dear Grace and Jack
Spending some time down here in the sunshine on the Gulf of Mexico. Having a very nice time
Our next trip Out to the coast.
Doris and Harold
Sent to Mr and Mrs Jack Smith
2360 Kerwood Ave
Los Angeles California
90064
Mr and Mrs Smith no longer live on Kerwood Avenue. The original hotel no longer exists, replaced by a monstrosity of a hotel/condo.
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March 17th, 2010
SOL-MAR MOTEL
Directly on the Ocean Front
931 South First Street
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Efficiencies and Hotel-Type Rooms
Open Year ‘Round
Air Conditioned Electric Heat
Oceanfront Patio Television
One mile to Municipal Golf Course
Restaurants Nearby
Telephone 249-5236
This address is now listed as the Sea Walk hotel, but it appears that the original 117 and building is now gone.
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March 13th, 2010
SEABREEZE MOTEL COURT
117 N. 1st Ave.,
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
A beautiful downtown motor court, located among
the activities of the recreation park, boardwalk
and the ocean beach. Modern hotel rooms and
apartments. Air conditioned, Tiled Baths, “Beauty
Rest” mattresses, Free Parking. Low rates. Owned
& operated by Mr. & Mrs. Gust. Hapsis. 249-9981.
Card has printed on it, below standard information,
Dear Folks:
Please let us know of your plans -
how many in your party – how long you
plan to stay – and when you plan to be
in our area – so we will be in a position
to offer you a rate to fit your budget.
It is stamped with the owner’s handwritten signature, Mr. & Mrs. Gust Hapsis.
This lovely Motel Court is still in existence with same name, but no website. (904) 249-9981
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