The
Robert E. Lee Motel was never a Howard Johnson's, but was older
and exemplified motels available to travelers prior to the advent
of HoJo's and Holiday Inn. Located just to the south of the Bristol
HJ Motor Lodge and Restaurant complex it was described as a AAA
rated motel and restaurant that offered 21 air-conditioned units
all with tiled baths, telephones, and free televisions. Several
circa 1950s motels and eateries were built in the vicinity taking
advantage of lax codes and the excellent location north of Bristol
along the once heavily traveled U.S. 11. |
