Howard Johnson's Restaurant and Motor Lodge Des Moines, Iowa
Rack card circa 1970s: Courtesy of Dan Donahue
 
Des Moines-Downtown, Iowa -- 921 6th Ave
 
An existing motel, the Des Moines-Downtown complex was a rare Howard Johnson's conversion. Having become a HoJo's in 1977, the unit featured standard amenities if not a standard layout. Lasting until 1986, the facility was eventually converted into senior housing and called Mercy Court.
 
Howard Johnson's Restaurant and Motor Lodge Des Moines, Iowa
Photograph August 2006: Courtesy of Phil Edwards
 
 
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Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Sioux City, Iowa
Image circa 2005 from hotel website
 
Sioux City, Iowa -- 701 Gordon Drive
 
A standardized HoJo's, Sioux City was an ultra modern 6-story mid rise that offered 118 guest rooms. Its Lobby and Restaurant were built in the Mansard style and the Motor Lodge remained a Howard Johnson's until 1992. Eventually the unit was converted into a Holiday Inn.