Cardboard America
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Live from the Midway in the Twin Cities
Posting since 2008. Collector of way too much but never enough.
Posting since 2008. Collector of way too much but never enough.
By the end of the '50s Holiday Inn spread throughout the U.S. and the world. Here are a few more of the early versions featuring "The Great Sign" showing Holiday Inn Hotel before they dropped the hotel branding.
1. Opelika, Alabama
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Wichita, Kansas
1. Opelika, Alabama
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Wichita, Kansas
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
By the end of the '50s Holiday Inn spread throughout the U.S. and the world. Here are a few more of the early versions featuring "The Great Sign" showing Holiday Inn Hotel before they dropped the hotel branding.
1. Opelika, Alabama
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Wichita, Kansas
1. Opelika, Alabama
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Wichita, Kansas
The first non-Memphis and franchised location was opened in Clarksdale, Mississippi by Albert Pick, Jr., son of hotel magnate Albert Pick.
It opened in 1954 and only remained a Holiday Inn for a few years before Pick, Jr. started his own motel chain and rebranded it as an Albert Pick motel.
It opened in 1954 and only remained a Holiday Inn for a few years before Pick, Jr. started his own motel chain and rebranded it as an Albert Pick motel.
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The first non-Memphis and franchised location was opened in Clarksdale, Mississippi by Albert Pick, Jr., son of hotel magnate Albert Pick.
It opened in 1954 and only remained a Holiday Inn for a few years before Pick, Jr. started his own motel chain and rebranded it as an Albert Pick motel.
It opened in 1954 and only remained a Holiday Inn for a few years before Pick, Jr. started his own motel chain and rebranded it as an Albert Pick motel.
The second, third and fourth locations were all in Memphis.
4022 U.S. Highway 51 North
980 South Third St.
2300 So. Bellevue Blvd. - U.S. 51 South
4022 U.S. Highway 51 North
980 South Third St.
2300 So. Bellevue Blvd. - U.S. 51 South
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The second, third and fourth locations were all in Memphis.
4022 U.S. Highway 51 North
980 South Third St.
2300 So. Bellevue Blvd. - U.S. 51 South
4022 U.S. Highway 51 North
980 South Third St.
2300 So. Bellevue Blvd. - U.S. 51 South
Holiday Inn postcard thread. Here's the very first location.
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
On U.S. 70-79-64
At Memphis, TN
120 Rooms & Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned
Restaurant in Connection
This postcard was sent Dec. 6, 1952 - three months after it opened.
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
On U.S. 70-79-64
At Memphis, TN
120 Rooms & Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned
Restaurant in Connection
This postcard was sent Dec. 6, 1952 - three months after it opened.
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Holiday Inn postcard thread. Here's the very first location.
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
On U.S. 70-79-64
At Memphis, TN
120 Rooms & Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned
Restaurant in Connection
This postcard was sent Dec. 6, 1952 - three months after it opened.
Holiday Inn Hotel Courts
On U.S. 70-79-64
At Memphis, TN
120 Rooms & Baths - 100% Air-Conditioned
Restaurant in Connection
This postcard was sent Dec. 6, 1952 - three months after it opened.
The Greenhouse
Like walking into eternal spring. Everything's growing, blooming...seductively fragrant. Overhead, gently flowing water shimmers across the glass roof, soothing and restful. Food served in this atmosphere just has to be good. It is.
Holiday Inn South
Routes 90 & 97
Erie, Pennsylvania
Like walking into eternal spring. Everything's growing, blooming...seductively fragrant. Overhead, gently flowing water shimmers across the glass roof, soothing and restful. Food served in this atmosphere just has to be good. It is.
Holiday Inn South
Routes 90 & 97
Erie, Pennsylvania
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The Greenhouse
Like walking into eternal spring. Everything's growing, blooming...seductively fragrant. Overhead, gently flowing water shimmers across the glass roof, soothing and restful. Food served in this atmosphere just has to be good. It is.
Holiday Inn South
Routes 90 & 97
Erie, Pennsylvania
Like walking into eternal spring. Everything's growing, blooming...seductively fragrant. Overhead, gently flowing water shimmers across the glass roof, soothing and restful. Food served in this atmosphere just has to be good. It is.
Holiday Inn South
Routes 90 & 97
Erie, Pennsylvania
Empire Room Restaurant
I-40 and State Highway 7
Russellville, Arkansas
Comfort, service, and convenience are always yours to enjoy at the Holiday Inn of Russellville.
I-40 and State Highway 7
Russellville, Arkansas
Comfort, service, and convenience are always yours to enjoy at the Holiday Inn of Russellville.
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Empire Room Restaurant
I-40 and State Highway 7
Russellville, Arkansas
Comfort, service, and convenience are always yours to enjoy at the Holiday Inn of Russellville.
I-40 and State Highway 7
Russellville, Arkansas
Comfort, service, and convenience are always yours to enjoy at the Holiday Inn of Russellville.
Passport Restaurant
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401
I-35 and US 70 Interchange
Presenting: Our Fabulous Sunday Buffet
Also Featured: Daily Buffet, Banquet Facilities and Private Club
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401
I-35 and US 70 Interchange
Presenting: Our Fabulous Sunday Buffet
Also Featured: Daily Buffet, Banquet Facilities and Private Club
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Passport Restaurant
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401
I-35 and US 70 Interchange
Presenting: Our Fabulous Sunday Buffet
Also Featured: Daily Buffet, Banquet Facilities and Private Club
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401
I-35 and US 70 Interchange
Presenting: Our Fabulous Sunday Buffet
Also Featured: Daily Buffet, Banquet Facilities and Private Club
I am fascinated by restaurants that used to be inside old Holiday Inns.
Let's showcase some of them:
The Red Slipper Lounge
Serving your favorite beverage in a setting of the GAY NINETIES
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY
SING AROUND THE PIANO BAR
Holiday Inn
2700 N. Glenstone
Springfield, Mo.
Let's showcase some of them:
The Red Slipper Lounge
Serving your favorite beverage in a setting of the GAY NINETIES
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY
SING AROUND THE PIANO BAR
Holiday Inn
2700 N. Glenstone
Springfield, Mo.
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I am fascinated by restaurants that used to be inside old Holiday Inns.
Let's showcase some of them:
The Red Slipper Lounge
Serving your favorite beverage in a setting of the GAY NINETIES
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY
SING AROUND THE PIANO BAR
Holiday Inn
2700 N. Glenstone
Springfield, Mo.
Let's showcase some of them:
The Red Slipper Lounge
Serving your favorite beverage in a setting of the GAY NINETIES
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY
SING AROUND THE PIANO BAR
Holiday Inn
2700 N. Glenstone
Springfield, Mo.
Bluelight.com Totally Free Internet Service New and Improved V 2.0 from KMart (1999).
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Bluelight.com Totally Free Internet Service New and Improved V 2.0 from KMart (1999).
Tab - Try its new taste
November 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Tab - Try its new taste
I cannot identify who took them, but they were all taken around the mid-late '60s.
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I cannot identify who took them, but they were all taken around the mid-late '60s.
Back in around 2017 I bought a series of photos in a binder labeled "Displays" and they were right in my wheelhouse.
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Back in around 2017 I bought a series of photos in a binder labeled "Displays" and they were right in my wheelhouse.
The 1946 North High School Marching Band
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The 1946 North High School Marching Band
1946 Massachusetts State College Interscholastic Fruit Judging contest winners.
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
1946 Massachusetts State College Interscholastic Fruit Judging contest winners.
One of my earliest found photo collections, both in when I purchased them and the date, are the Andrew Love photos taken between 1944-1947 by a high school photographer at North High School in Worcester, Massachusetts.
I first scanned and posted these back in 2009.
I first scanned and posted these back in 2009.
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
One of my earliest found photo collections, both in when I purchased them and the date, are the Andrew Love photos taken between 1944-1947 by a high school photographer at North High School in Worcester, Massachusetts.
I first scanned and posted these back in 2009.
I first scanned and posted these back in 2009.
Burkhart took photos of their work and other billboard companies. The first post was another company, here is one theirs.
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Burkhart took photos of their work and other billboard companies. The first post was another company, here is one theirs.
Another minor collection within my bigger collection is the more than 100 Burkhart billboard photos I found years ago. The photos were taken in the mid 1980s in Indiana.
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Another minor collection within my bigger collection is the more than 100 Burkhart billboard photos I found years ago. The photos were taken in the mid 1980s in Indiana.
This is my favorite one. I roller skated in this place a few times when I was a kid.
It was in rough shape and everything smelled like cigarettes and skate oil, but I have several fond memories, including my first crush when I was 8 years old.
I wonder what became of Nancy.
It was in rough shape and everything smelled like cigarettes and skate oil, but I have several fond memories, including my first crush when I was 8 years old.
I wonder what became of Nancy.
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This is my favorite one. I roller skated in this place a few times when I was a kid.
It was in rough shape and everything smelled like cigarettes and skate oil, but I have several fond memories, including my first crush when I was 8 years old.
I wonder what became of Nancy.
It was in rough shape and everything smelled like cigarettes and skate oil, but I have several fond memories, including my first crush when I was 8 years old.
I wonder what became of Nancy.
The majority of my collection is from the 1930s-60s, including several from WWII.
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The majority of my collection is from the 1930s-60s, including several from WWII.
Went through my collection of old roller skate skate labels and scanned/rescanned them all. I did not realize that I had amassed 182 different ones.
The original purpose of these things was to affix them to your roller skate case and showcase all the different places you skated.
The original purpose of these things was to affix them to your roller skate case and showcase all the different places you skated.
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Went through my collection of old roller skate skate labels and scanned/rescanned them all. I did not realize that I had amassed 182 different ones.
The original purpose of these things was to affix them to your roller skate case and showcase all the different places you skated.
The original purpose of these things was to affix them to your roller skate case and showcase all the different places you skated.
Post something random for the collective amusement.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Post something random for the collective amusement.
Yours truly, 1993. Rocking a surf shirt even though I lived in Southern Idaho and had never been never a surfboard in my life. What a cool dude.
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Yours truly, 1993. Rocking a surf shirt even though I lived in Southern Idaho and had never been never a surfboard in my life. What a cool dude.
This was shortly after my great-grandfather's dog bit me. I had nearly 40 stitches on my cheek and my forehead. You can see it more prominently here.
November 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
This was shortly after my great-grandfather's dog bit me. I had nearly 40 stitches on my cheek and my forehead. You can see it more prominently here.
Family photo, 1983 - Nampa, Idaho
My dad is holding me and my mom is holding my brother.
My dad is holding me and my mom is holding my brother.
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Family photo, 1983 - Nampa, Idaho
My dad is holding me and my mom is holding my brother.
My dad is holding me and my mom is holding my brother.
My Aunt Pat, whom I absolutely adore, is currently in the hospital and probably won't make it out. She has meant the world to me. We have shared so many laughs and so many tears together. She's always been a champion for me. I love her dearly.
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 AM
My Aunt Pat, whom I absolutely adore, is currently in the hospital and probably won't make it out. She has meant the world to me. We have shared so many laughs and so many tears together. She's always been a champion for me. I love her dearly.