Description
This vintage postcard advertises the Betnick Motel on Route Interstate 95 in Groton, Connecticut, boasting 23 air-conditioned units with private tile baths. The motel is conveniently located near various attractions including Ocean Beach and the Mystic Museum. This charming postcard, picturing a long, low brick motel building with well-kept landscaping, dates from the 1960s.
Front Text (cleaned):
567
Back Text (cleaned):
Oct. 16th 1963
Dear Gertrude,
Left home yesterday. Went to Rhode Island, across the ferry to Jamestown. Followed the coast to New London on the way. Hope to get home towards evening. Will write when I can.
Love,
Sadut Dous
New Modern Motel
BETNICK MOTEL, Rte. Interstate 95, Groton, Conn. 1 mile east of Gold Star Bridge, (New London) 23 units, AC, private baths, Open year 'round, TV, Tile baths, convenient to restaurants, Ocean Beach, Mystic Museum, Sub Base, Electric Boat, Coast Guard and New London, Conn. College for Women, Mitchell College, Golf Courses.
Tel. HI 5-6757.
Ms. Gertrude Walker,
24 William St
Portland,
Maine
