Thursday, October 31, 2013
Pumpkin Show
THE CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN SHOW at Circleville, Ohio is known as the "Biggest Free Show on Earth." Art shows, unusual exhibits and all kinds of food and drink made from pumpkins attract visitors from miles around during the three day festivities held each October.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Howdy from Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
Home of "Frontier Days"
The busy downtown area of Cheyenne is visited by hundreds of thousands of persons traveling on U.S. Highways 30, 85, and 87, all of which intersect here.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Chamber of Commerce Direction Signs
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA
This picturesque building with its signs of direction stands at the gateway to Rainy Lake and international waters.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Crazy Horse Memorial
Marble Model---CRAZY HORSE---1843?-1877
for a great Indian Mountain Memorial
KORCZAK ZIOLKOWSKI, Sculptor, Engineer
Now being carved in the Black Hills of So. Dak. Five miles north of Custer, on U. S. Highway 16. You will enjoy the guided tours through the Sculptor's Studio-Home, the Marble Sculpture Gallery and the story of this unusual project.
Labels:
attraction,
Indian,
mountain,
roadside,
scenic,
South Dakota,
statue
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Italian Village Restaurant
ITALIAN VILLAGE
Family Restaurant
2343 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ind.
Featuring the Unusual
Cocktails — Music
Italian and American Dinners
Family Restaurant
2343 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ind.
Featuring the Unusual
Cocktails — Music
Italian and American Dinners
Friday, October 25, 2013
Gallup Indian Marker
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Holiday Inn Northwest - San Antonio, Texas
Holiday Inn
NORTHWEST
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
6023 N.W. Expressway & Interstate 10
Whether you stay a day, week or month, you'll never enjoy it more than at this beautiful Holicay Inn.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Minnesota Paints, Inc.
90th Anniversary Special
Quality House Paint is known for durability, self-cleaning, high hiding and mildew resistance . . . it has an enviable record of quality for over 90 years. Available in a wide color selection. Be the envy of your neighborhood . . . have pride in owning a more beautiful home . . . use Quality House Paint.
MINNESOTA PAINTS, INC.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Twin Drive-Thru Tree
TWIN DRIVE-THRU TREE
This giant Sequoia at the summit of Confusion Hill Mountain Railroad is one of many points of interest at Confusion Hill in the heart of the California Coastal Redwoods. These and thousands of Redwoods range in age from 500 to 3,000 years, located on U.S. No. 101.
Labels:
attraction,
California,
railroad,
roadside,
tree
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Money Tree
Savings deposited by the 10th
of ANY month
earn interest from the 1st
of the SAME month
compounded and credited quarterly
at the rate of
3% per annum
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Kansas Turnpike Restaurant
Interior view of one of the six beautiful restaurants on the new Kansas Turnpike. These restaurants, operated by the Olympic House of Kansas, offer the finest in dining and have attractive gift shops with a wide variety of gifts for every occasion.
Labels:
advertising,
highway,
interior,
Kansas,
people,
restaurant,
roadside
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Conoco Motel & Cafe
CONOCO MOTEL, CAFE & SERVICE STATION
West U. S. 30
Grand Island, Nebraska
Lovely new brick units within city limits. Telephones, tiled baths, all rooms fully carpeted, refrigerated airconditioning and hot water heat thermostatically controlled in each room. Both Motel and Dining Room recommended by AAA, Duncan Hines and Best Western.
FREE television — FREE Ice Cubes
Monday, October 14, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Howdy from Montana
Top: Main Street of Shelby, Montana, Gateway to Glacier National Park.
Bottom: Bird's eye view of Shelby, on U. S. Highway 2.
postmarked 1963
Saturday, October 12, 2013
World's Only Corn Palace
WORLD'S ONLY CORN PALACE
Mitchell, South Dakota
One of the most unusual buildings in the world. Redecorated annually at a cost of over $10,000.00 with natural Colored Corn and Grasses. Open free to visitors.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Selandia Restaurant
Selandia
711 ELLIOT AVE., W. SEATTLE, WASH.
(on the Shores of beautiful Puget Sound)
- Smorgasbord Complete: 60 Different Dishes.
- Steaks, Chicken and Seafood Dinners.
- Banquet Rooms for Private Parties.
- Catering Service for any Size Banquet.
- Cocktails in the Copenhagen Room.
- Recommended by Duncan Hines.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Welcome to North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA — ROUGHRIDER COUNTRY!
America's newest vacation land. From the Red River Valley in the East to the Badlands in the West, the home of an endless variety of scenic and historical attractions.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Pine to Palm Motel
Pine to Palm Motel
U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 75 SOUTH
CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA
Crookston's newest and most complete motel. Each of the 12 large units is complemented with wall-to-wall carpeting, individual thermostatically controlled hot water heat, air-conditioning, telephones, tiled tub or shower baths. A comfortable lounge with TV is provided for your enjoyment and relaxation. Located in a quiet area about 4 blocks southwest of the downtown district.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Hi-Way Trading Post
HI-WAY TRADING POST
(Tourist Information Center)
Fishing tackle — Souvenirs — Moccasins. Located in the heart of Northern Minnesoaa. 127 lakes in a radius of 10 miles. Home of Paul Bunyan's Sweetheart.
HACKENSACK, MINNESOTA
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Happy Hunting
A HAPPY COMBINATION
South Dakotans are happy that their state is known as "The Pheasant Capital of the World". Good hunting abounds in many parts of the countryside. This comely young woman is shown holding a live pheasant.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Onion Harvesting
Friday, October 4, 2013
Statue of Paul Bunyan
Statue of Paul Bunyan, Bangor, Main
This life=like full dimensional statue in authentic color, 31 feet tall, was presented to the City of Bangor in 1959. The legendary giant woodsman, Paul Bunyan, born in Bangor, is a symbol of the great lumbering era during which this city was known as the lumber capital of the world.
Labels:
big things,
Maine,
Paul Bunyan,
people,
roadside,
statue
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Atlantic City, New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
Auditorium and Convention Hall. Home of the Miss America pageants and many national conventions.
postmarked 1962
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Betty's Cafe
BETTY'S
Highway 60 — North Shore Drive — East Star Route
3 Miles East of Two Harbor's, Minnesota
On Lake Superior Circle Route
Specializing in Fresh Trout Dinners, Home Made Pies
and Donuts, Light Lunches and Snacks.
Labels:
advertising,
food,
Minnesota,
restaurant,
roadside,
sign
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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