Description
This vintage postcard shows a charming red brick Hawkins Motor Court & Amoco Service Station, boasting clean cottages with Beautyrest mattresses and tile baths. Located 7 miles east of Baltimore on US Route 40, it offered comfortable accommodations and AAA service. This appealing 1950s postcard depicts a scene of roadside Americana.
Front Text (cleaned):
AMOCO
Hawkins Motor Court & Service Station
AAA
Hawkins Motor Court
Back Text (cleaned):
Clean, comfortable, up-to-date cottages.
Beautyrest mattresses, tile baths and hot water heat.
AMOCO SERVICE STATION
HAWKINS MOTOR COURT
AAA
7 miles east of Baltimore.
On U.S. Route 40 at Middle River Road.
P.O. Station 14, Box 43, Baltimore 20, Md.
Phones: Essex 154R, Essex 2880J
Dear Mrs. Wigel,
Having a wonderful time. This is a thrilling thing to see! (Sun) This life! Hoping to drive to Mt. Weather has been perfect. On to New York tomorrow.
M. Rears
