Opened
June 14, 1974, the Bowling Green 3 Penny Inn was an example
of the Howard Johnson Company's attempt to create a budget
lodging segment. The concept was envisaged to provide
basic essentials and to broaden the scope of Howard Johnson's
lodging facilities and meet the needs of budget minded
travelers.
Unfortunately
for its forward looking creators, the Arab Oil embargo
and subsequent "energy crisis" coincided with
the concept's introduction and Company support for the
project was withdrawn.