Williams TraveLodge

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The Travelodge opened in Williams in January of 1957 and it's still welcoming guests! The two story 40 unit motel was number 63rd in the Travelodge chain. Over the years the number of rooms has varied from 38 - 40, which seems to be common among motels.

Six months after they opened the installed their first six television sets. It took a while before TVs were installed in evey room. Im 1964 a swimming pool was added to the property. In 1960 you could rent a room here for between $7.00 and $12.00, some had radios and Pay TV according to a AAA Tourbook from the time.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Late 50s Postcard

The back of this card reads:

Williams TraveLodge
430 E., Bill Wiams & Pine St.
AAA
Telephone 635-xxxx

39 Units - Television - Radios - Patio - Baby Cribs - Telephones. Located at the eastern edge of Williamson Eastbound 66-89 (Bill Williams Ave.). If westbound on 66-89 turn south 1 block (Gateway to Grand Canyon).

A Member of the Worlds Largest Netwwork of Fine Motels

Note: This post card isn't dated but it's probably pretty early because the newest car in the parking lot is a 57 Plymouth, but it does mention TVs so it had to be at least later than July 1957 because that's when they installed the first sets. A swimming pool was added later in the grassy area in the lower left corner shown on the postcard.
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Photo(s): 2019