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Ektachrome circa 1970s: Courtesy of S. Van Voutsinas
 
 
 
 
 
Above: View from the 8th floor.
Note the sweeping curve in I-195 that directs motorists to view the former Howard Johnson's high-rise as they approach the end of the limited access highway. The Interstate ends at Alton Road and deposited motorists nearly at the front entrance to the Miami Beach HoJo's!
 
Photographs June 23, 2006
 
Above: Windshield view of the Howard Johnson's from I-195
 
 
 

Gateway to Miami Beach
Arguably the most swanky of all the standardized Motor Lodges ever built, the Miami Beach location served dual roles--it was both a full service hotel and a Motor Lodge!

Because of its glamorous location, Miami Beach served a cross section of patrons. Convenient as a traditional Motor Lodge because of its site immediately at the terminus of Interstate 195, Jet Setters--1960s style also found the HoJo's appealing for its hipness and proximity to Miami and Miami Beach.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Note the Penthouse suite was used by the Pulitzers as well as well heeled guests!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Above: Biscayne Bay and the Miami Skyline from the 8th floor of the former Miami Beach Howard Johnson's
 
 
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