Description
The El Rancho Motel boasts a rustic charm with a red roof and inviting green grounds, a peaceful scene under a light blue sky. Located one mile south of Harvard, Illinois on US 14, it offers every convenience for travelers. This 1960s postcard shows the Parnhornes enjoyed their stay, noting comfortable accommodations despite a recent snowfall.
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EL RANCHO MOTEL
1 Mile South of Harvard, Illinois on U.S. 14
"In the Milk center of the world"
Every convenience anticipated for the traveler.
Area Code 815; Phone 943-5404
1/28/66
This is where we are staying tonight and tomorrow.
It is about 65 miles NW.
from Chicago -20° this morning, shovel very warm now at 5 p.m. outside. Very comfortable inside.
Snow on the ground but roads clear. We had 8 in. in 1919.
Mrs. Roland Parnhorne
21 Vine St.
Montpelier, Vermont
