Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
Brochure circa 1970s: Courtesy of Dan Donahue
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines-North, Iowa
AKA Merle Hay & Urbandale
 -- 4800 North Merle Hay Rd
 
The second of the two Mansard style HoJo's in Iowa, Des Moines-North was opened sometime in 1975. A mid-rise with five floors, the Motor Lodge offered 220 guest rooms. Lasting until 1998 as a Howard Johnson, it was converted into a Four Points Sheraton and then a Holiday Inn.
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
 
 

 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
Photograph August 2006: Courtesy of Phil Edwards
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
Photographs April 23, 2004: Courtesy of Scott Sargent
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
 
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
 
 
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge and Restaurant Des Moines, Iowa
Photograph August 2006: Courtesy of Phil Edwards