Tuesday, August 31, 2010

We're big fans


The large vintage ceiling fans in the Snell Arcade.

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Monday, August 30, 2010

The Buccaneer


BUCCANEER MOTEL & RESTAURANT
10800 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, St Petersburg, Fla
Directly on the Gulf of Mexico - Straight out Central Avenue (St. Petersburg's main st.) across Treasure Island Causeway, is THE BUCCANEER.
200 ft. of beautiful white sand beach at your door, 50 attractive units, including 10 waterfront apartments.
Telephone and T.V. in each room. 100% air-conditioned.
Our restaurant serves excellent food. Moderate prices.
Automatic electric heat. Off-street parking - Shuffleboard - Excellent swimming and fishing - Grand group of guests each year.
"The Motel That's Busy All Year 'Round"
Lu & Stu Butterfield, Owners-Managers Phone 21-1741

Copyright 1955.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Bob Prines Skyline Room


BOB PRINES SKYLINE ROOM
Dine With A View Overlooking The Tri-City Area
Open Daily From 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM
Saturday 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Sunday 12:00 Noon to 2:00 AM
DINNERS START AT $2.50
MENU'S (sic) FOR CHILDREN
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Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Chinese Room

CHINESE ROOM
from glass enclosed Laini (sic) overlooking Tropical Gardens
The Huntington - A Resort Hotel of Merit
Phone 7-7827
Color Folder on Request
Copyright 1958

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Friday, August 27, 2010

The Sun Room, Huntington Hotel


SUN ROOM
from glass enclosed Laini (sic) overlooking Tropical Gardens
The Huntington - A Resort Hotel of Merit
Phone 7-7827

Postmarked August 23, 1971 from Largo!
Typewritten note:
Dear Rae: Lucille didn't get the dishwashers Sun. sorry to inconvenience you at this time, but she can get them at a later date. O.K.?
This is the place mu cousin Joe stayed in when he was here in May. Its been very hot last few days, and we've been to Beach three times in last week. Cloudy today. May rain. Love, Pauline
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Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Huntington Hotel


Postcard reads: Within a stones throw of all outdoor sports
World's Best Fishing
Five Nationally Known Golf Courses
Moderate Rates
J. Lee Barnes, President

Postally marked Feb 27. 1937.
"You would love it here. Weather balmy and lovely. This is my hotel."
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