motel

After World War II a new type of traveler accommodation called motels emerged in a specific architectural style of long or L-shaped building of a series of rooms located near a highway or interstate exit, the motel was a unique style of accommodation. Coupled with the emerging highway system the motel industry grew rapidly. The buildings were conveniently located; but unlike large scale hotels the rooms were inexpensive and furnished in a minimal, basic style. The style continued to be distinctive and often novel in design but usually the room area maintained the “I”, “L” or “U” shape with an office attached. Travelers entered their motel room directly without going through a central lobby area.

Motel blogs will point out some of the historic, distinctive or quirky locations especially those along American byways and scenic roads. Progressive Insurance Company hosts a blog of the kitschiest motels in the country with some interesting photos that harken back to the Route 66 days of Americana.

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• 11.26.2009

  
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• The Grace Dress by Motel

  
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• Driver who killed teens loses appeal

  
  Ohaiyo Business Magazine — Authority: 136
  A motorist who killed six teenage pedestrians in a crash near Mildura in north-west Victoria in 2006 has lost his application for leave to appeal against his jail term. Thomas Graham Towle was sentenced to 10 years jail with a minimum of seven over the crash at Cardross in which six teenagers died and four others ...
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  Real Estate and Hotel Motel for sale — Authority: 124
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• Traveling with your Dog

  
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• A Micro Disneycal World Tour

  
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• How come some Hotels in Orlando require someone to be 21, and others 18?

  
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• Luxurious Franchised Motel for sale CA

  
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• Liberal turmoil clouds debate on climate bills

  
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• How to Catch Success with Hotels

  
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• More Efficient Hotel Management

  
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• Rudd plays careful hand at CHOGM

  
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• Psycho Motel State of Mind 1996

  
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• Franchise hotel for sale in Warren County Missouri

  
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  Franchise hotel for sale in Warren County Missouri This franchise hotel is 62 room Interior Corridor improved Property,comfortably situated on the interstate close to St Louis, MO and just minutes from a golf courses,Several restaurants, cocktail lounges, excellent wineries,entertainment options and many shopping ...
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• Motel with Bar for sale in Lock Haven

  
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• More Efficient Hotel Management

  
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• Get Double Striped With Motel

  
  Vancouver Fashion + Style Blog | demiCouture — Authority: 148
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• Bad Dad — He teased 15-year-old into having sex

  
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  Remember the Ocala dad who forced his teenager to have sex with a hooker? Dad got in big trouble. Now the woman who was allegedly paid to have sex with the kid is in hot water, too. A DNA test on a condom led police to Melissa Whaley, who was arrested for lewd and lascivious battery on a child, reports ocala.com. For ...
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• For the week starting 11.19.2009

  
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