Torches Motel

201 W. Main St., Barstow, CA
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By 2009 the 1940s Hollon Motel had become the Torches Motel. The Hollon had 15 rooms when it was new. The blank white wall across from the sign used to have more windows as well as an entrance door.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

(Early 1950s Postcard)
Hollon Motel
201 W. Main St. (U.S. 66)
Barstow, Calif.
Best Western
AAA Automobile Club of Southern California Approved
Phone 2236
New, modern hotel type
Air conditioned units
Carpeted wall to wall
Tiled baths with tubs and showers
Hot water heat
One-half block to cafes, theater and drug stores
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, V Hollon Managing Owners

(1959 AAA Tour Book)
15 units with private shower or tub baths
Popular
Exceptionally well maintained
Comfortably furnished
Air conditioned
Units Have TV
Phone 2236

Note: At 15 rooms this motel was among the smaller in Barstow in the late 1950s.

Photo(s): 2009