| Brochure & Postcard circa 1960s-1970s: Courtesy of Dan Donahue |
Mystic,
Connecticut --179 &
253 Greenmanville Ave @ I-95 AKA Mystic-Groton |
An
excellent location immediately along I-95, the Mystic complex was
initially listed with a 1968 opening date. However the two-story
70+ room Motor Lodge did not begin accepting guests until about
a year later. Virtually unchanged for nearly 25 years the Lodge
remained a Howard Johnson's until 1995. During the middle 1990s,
it became a part of the Darien Hospitality group (see Darien
and East Lyme),
and was remodeled. It was possibly during that time that the Gate
Lodge was demolished and replaced by the lobby seen below. Once
remodeled, Mystic rejoined the Howard Johnson chain in 2000. |
Heated Pool This heated indoor pool, open year round, has glass end doors, opening onto the lawn, in appropriate weather. Sauna is located on the balcony level, above the pool, free to guests. Well received for its indoor pool and generally convenient location, the Mystic Motor Lodge has enjoyed many years of successful operation. |
| Photograph 2000s : Courtesy of Dan Donahue |
| Photograph March 2001 |