Photograph May 2002: Kummerlowe
 
Liberty, New York -- 5 Rt 52 E

Opened in 1964, the Liberty complex was sited nearly adjacent to Grossinger's Resort--no doubt the HoJo's benefited from the close proximity. Liberty's Restaurant became an expensive Italian eatery while retaining many HJ features.

For more on Grossinger's check out these external sites: 1, 2, 3, 4

Below: Note the recycled "Roof Logo" street sign, the "Arizona cactus stone" near the restaurant's entrance, the "Beacon cupola" base, and the original but painted porcelain enamel roof tiles.

 
Photos Sept. 2010: Phil Edwards
 
 
 
 
 
Photographs May 2002: Kummerlowe
 
 
 
 
Photographs September 2010: Phil Edwards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Photographs 2005: Chris Dougherty
 
 
 
 
Photograph 2000: Walter Mann
 

Sadly the Motor Lodge's A-Frame Gate Lodge was demolished probably at the time that the property originally lost its Howard Johnson's status. The Motor Lodge then suffered through a series of brand changes before being repatriated.

Above: Motor Lodge as a Best Inn
Below: Site as an Econo Lodge
Lower: Repatriated

 
Photograph 2004: Bob Vindetti
 
 
Photograph 2005: Chris Dougherty
 
 
Photographs September 2010: Phil Edwards
 

Even as the Motor Lodge endured a series of brand name changes, guest rooms were never greatly remodeled or upgraded.

Below & Lower: Guest room with exposed ceiling beams remained as well as a battered Pamper Panel.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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