John Colton's Motor Lodge, South Lyme, Conn.
Datebefore 1956
MediumPhotomechanical print; colored printer's inks on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 5 1/2in. (8.7 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Lansing Historical Museum
DescriptionA one-story motel building is viewed across a grassy lawn. The individual units have large picture windows opening on a continuous porch. A tree is at the left. A sign at the right reads: "John Colton's / MOTOR LODGE / HOT WATER HEAT / OVERSIZE ROOMS / NO VACANCY." The asphalt parking lot in front of the motel is empty.
Object number2006.56.2
MarkingsOn verso, upper left, printed in green ink, "JOHN COLTON'S MOTOR LODGE. City living in a country town. Reasonable rates -- day -- weekly -- monthly. Adjoining famous Colton's Restaurant, Old Shore Rd, South Lyme, Conn. Phone: Lyme, General 4-1780."On verso, upper right, postmark stamped in black ink, "POQUONOCK B... APRIL 18 1956 CONN."InscribedOn verso, left, in blue ink, "Wednesday / Here is the plain looking but rather plush motel where we spent our one night of vacation. The setting was wonderful, real country road,... and the sea nearby. Today the weather is lovely, and we're heading home via Mystic Whaling Museum, various back roads, parks, etc. Home tonight, and your letter will get written. Love, John."; right, in blue ink, "Mrs. P.A. Corwelan [?] / 107 Redbud Ave / Texarkana, Texas"; lower right, in pencil, accession number.
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Ada Newell Starr