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Cactus Motel

916 E. Main St., Barstow, CA
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The Cactus Motel was originally built and owned by MD "Ike" Eichler, a building contractor. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luchsinger purchased the motel early 1963. Unlike many of these vintage motels, this one was still operating with its original name in 2019.

The late 1940s motel featured Panel-Ray heat and Beauty Rest mattresses. The motel office on the right in this photo was a later addition to the property, as was the swimming pool directly behind it.

The very cool early 1950s neon sign was still standing tall in 2019. Take away the "Free Internet" and "Budget Rates" and it's the 1950s again! This sign replaced the original much less interesting sign. The yellow sign can was a later addition.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

ca 49/50 Postcard
Cactus Motel
916 E. Main St.
Barstow, Calif.
AAA
A new, nicely furnished, individually air-conditioned motel with full-tile showers. Wall furnace heat. Some fully equipped kitchenettes. Beauty Rest Box Spring and Mattresses. Singles - Doubles - triples. Member Main St. of America Courts via U. S. 66

Mid-60s Postcard
Cactus Motel
916 E. Main St. Barstow, Calif.
Phone: 256- xxxx
A nicely furnished 13 unit motel. Some fully equipped kitchenettes. TV, Individually controlled heat,and air-conditioning. Restaurant and shopping nearby.

Note: It's interesting that the mid-60s postcard doesn't mention a swimming pool. I would have thought the pool would have been added by then.
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Photo(s) 2017