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postmarked January 2, 1962: Kummerlowe |
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Texarkana-Downtown,
Arkansas -- 915 E Broad St |
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Likely
oened in 1959, the sprawling Nims' inspired Texarkana-Downtown location
remained open as a Howard Johnson's until 1970. It ceased its Orange
Roof operations following the opening of Interstate 30 and the HoJo's
complex that was built along the new super highway just across the
state line in Texas.
The
site was operated as the Best Western Master Host Inn for a number
of years featuring an enclosed pool and water beds. Later the Best
Western brand was dropped and the complex became the Master Hosts
Inn and RV park, and during the 1980s was also called the Tall Timbers
Inn.
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| Photograph
2004: Phil Edwards |
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Image
from Arkla
Gas
systems ad ca. 1964: Kummerlowe |
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| Postcard
postmarked January 2, 1962: Kummerlowe |
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On
a postcard mailed to Portland, Oregon, a state that never had
a Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge or Restaurant, the sender illuminated
the HoJo's high points to her Grandmother. She wrote:
Dec.
31, 1961
Dear
Grandma,
This is the life. We are now at
the place pictured. It's simply lovely, the landscaping completes
the scene with those tall firs. This Sun. afternoon, New Year's
Eve, we're sitting in the room after just having finished some
of that delicious HJ ice cream. Each room has a balcony with a
huge window with a view of the swimming pool. This place makes
a person wish he could stay forever.
Love
Judy |
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ca. 1975: Dan Donahue |
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Delicious
food from our Seafood Restaurant delivered fresh to your
door. Specializing in Louisiana French Style cooking...also
economical cafeteria luncheons -- comprehensive menu and
extensive wine list. |
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beautiful Aquadome, year-round Swimming pool is the highlight
of this award winning Motor Hotel. Other features include
saunas, whirlpool spa, putting green, driving range, shuffleboard,
private club -- live entertainment. Convention Center, Recreational
Vehicle Park, ThermaSol in room steam baths -- Free in-room
movies |
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| Advertsiement
ca. 1980s: Scott Sargent |
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| Photographs
2004: Scott Sargent |
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| Photographs
2004: Phil Edwards |
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