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Washington,
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Virginia Avenue |
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THE
ULTIMATE IN CONVENIENCE, COMFORT, AND LUXURY
CONVENIENCE
. . . starts
with our location on Virginia Avenue and Twenty-Sixth Street, NW
where guests may register without leaving their cars. Free indoor
parking with an elevator at each parking level amplifies our sincere
desire to render service to our visitors. Self-service parking carts
at each parking level for those who choose this convenient facility
. . . porter service is available, also.
COMFORT . . . spacious, soundproof,
air-conditioned rooms, connecting suites and studio rooms all with
well-appointed living areas enhanced with wall-to-wall carpeting.
Featured in each room is a self dialing telephone with a message
waiting light, a unique luggage-desk equipped with a TV unit. For
that homey feeling, a cocktail refrigerator which dispenses ice
cubes for refreshing beverages within your own living area.
LUXURY . . . delightful
guest rooms with balconies overlooking the historic Potomac and
the greatest in penthouse suites with king-size beds. For the ultimate
in living, a roof top swimming pool where guests may bask in the
sun and enjoy the poolside service of refreshments. parents may
rest in their rooms and -- through closed circuit--view the activities
of their children while they romp at the pool. |
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July 1992: Courtesy of Joe Truman |
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Into
its third decade by the time Joe Truman took his first shots
of the D.C. Motor Lodge, he said that "the lobby area
was a museum to the 1960s...well maintained and so outdated
it was cool again."
What a sight it
was with the A-frame Gate Lodge canopy, Cupola, Lamplighter
and all! |
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Overlooking
Foggy Bottom in Joe's photo, the HoJo's roof-top pool was
all the rage when the Motor lodge was opened!
Quite
a modern feature to boast, a handful of high-rise Howard Johnson's
featured lofty swimming pools. |
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July 1993: Courtesy of Joe Truman |
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Well
appointed
living areas featuring light control
panel between the headboard compartments. Dual wash areas
for guest convenience and a cocktail unit with built in refrigerator. |
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Spacious
luggage/desk and TV unit which has one
channel available for continuous restful background music. |
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WASHINGTON
SLEEPS HERE . . .
Where
comfort, convenience, and luxury is a reality in the heart of Washington,
D. C. Just ten
minutes
form Washington National Airport and within a comfortable walking
distance from famous and historical sites, monuments, and buildings.
Historic Georgetown and Georgetown University are just minutes away
from "your home away from home."
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February 1993: Courtesy of Joe Truman |
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Above
is Room 515 when Mr. Truman rented it back in 1993. He noted
that the Virginia Avenue side rooms that he saw were largely
unaltered and retained fully intact privacy screens. Moreover
he observed that the bathrooms were complete with double vanities,
diamond-pattern shower doors, and heat lamps. However he recalled
that the I-66 facing rooms appeared to be less original than
the ones facing Virginia Avenue.
The
photo below shows the HoJo's close proximity to the Watergate
Complex. Note the original balcony railing in the lower left
corner of the image!
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| Photograph
July 1992: Courtesy of Joe Truman |
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For
Relaxation
before dinner, our inviting cocktail
bar. |
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So
familiar
to millions of travelers...our
soda fountain for a quick snack or complete meal |
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WASHINGTON
DINES HERE . . .
Where
one can be assured of quality food at sensible prices in the luxurious
decor of the Lamplighter Room . . . where families and friends meet
to dine at leisure. Those who enjoy relaxation before dinner will
love our inviting cocktail lounge.
The
"Landmark for Hungry
Americans" so familiar to millions
of travelers also offers fountain service which features the nationally
famous "28 Flavors"
of ice cream as well as the popular food specialties to satisfy
the most discriminating appetites. |
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Courtesy of Phil Edwards |
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Although
the Motor Lodge featured a drive under A-frame Gate Lodge canopy
complete with Orange Roof and Cupola, the location did not include
a separate Restaurant building. Instead the Restaurant was located
in a street level floor of the Lodge. Catering to the area, it
was an upscale Howard Johnson's Restaurant! Exisiting into the
1980s, it was the last HoJo's Restaurant in the District. A corporate
location, it became a Marriott branded Big Boy, and did a booming
business according to Joe Truman who visited the site several
times in the early 1990s. |
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