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Desert Sun Motel

1000 E. 3rd St., Winslow, AZ
Phone: 928-289-1007

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The Desert Sun Motel is located at 1000 E. 3rd Street which is westbound Route 66 in Winslow. It dates back to the 1953, and is one of several vintage motels still standing in the city. The sign shown here is very different from the original sign. In particular, the large arrow was a later addition. The swimming pool mentioned in the highlights below has been filled in or removed and there doesn't seem to be a playground either, but there may be a picnic table or two where the playground and pool were. The restaurant mentioned in the highlights is the Falcon Restaurant

The sign was a bit weathered and worn when we went through Winslow in 2009 and 2015. Be nice to see this sign restored

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Vintage Advertising Highlights
(Late 1950's Postcard)
33 Comfortable Units
Air Conditioning
Tiled Baths with Tub and Shower
Wall to Wall Carpeting
Room Phones
Playground for Children
Free Radio Available
Away from Railroad Noise
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(Early 1960's Postcard)
33 Comfortable Units
Refrigerated Air Conditioning
Tiled Baths, Tub and Shower
Wall to Wall Carpeting
Room Phones
Playground for Children
Free T.V.
Heated Pool
Away from Railroad Noise
Good Restaurant Across the Street

Note: So in the years between those postcards what changed was the addition of a swimming pool and in room televisions.
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Photo(s): 2009