1967 Ford Falcon Brochure

This 12-page brochure was published in early 1967 and shows all of the available makes and models in the Ford Falcon line. The art is wonderfully modern late-1960s with an array of greens, oranges and yellows.

Budgetel Inns Directory, 1987

In the early 1970s America was in the middle of an economic crisis. With less money to spend, America’s travel plans understandably changed. Once affordable chains like Howard Johnson and Holiday Inn had essentially become hotels and with the hotel amenities such as a pool, restaurant, and often a night club, prices had gotten tooContinue reading “Budgetel Inns Directory, 1987”

The Exciting World of Dinosaurs at Sinclair Dinoland – New York World’s Fair 1964-65

Sinclair Dinoland was an exhibit at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. Sinclair had used a brontosaurus as their mascot for years so it made perfect sense for them to have an exhibit featuring “LIFE-SIZE” dinosaurs. This particular item is a 16 page brochure with background on Sinclair and the dinosaurs that roamed the World’sContinue reading “The Exciting World of Dinosaurs at Sinclair Dinoland – New York World’s Fair 1964-65”

Robertson’s Department Store – South Bend, Indiana

Located at 207-217 Michigan Street across from the once-famed State Theatre, Robertson’s Department Store was the anchor of a once lively downtown shopping area in South Bend, Indiana. It would ultimately become the victim of a collapsed industry and a failed urban renewal plan would set the area back for years to come. Originally founded inContinue reading “Robertson’s Department Store – South Bend, Indiana”

Newport Resort Motel – Miami Beach, Florida

The Newport Resort Motel in the Sunny Isles area of Miami Beach opened in 1967. From the beginning, the Newport was designed with the hip, young crowd in mind. The verso on their first postcard says: A swingin’ new way of life! C’mon down to the “in” place…it’s the lively one. 21″ Color TV &Continue reading “Newport Resort Motel – Miami Beach, Florida”

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