Description
The Rip Van Winkle Motel boasts teal roofs and a prominent “MOTEL” sign, welcoming guests to its brick building nestled against a hillside. Tile baths, wall-to-wall carpeting, and Beautyrest mattresses promise a comfortable stay, just 3 miles from Yale University and downtown New Haven. This vintage postcard, published by Victor Advertising Service, showcases the motel’s amenities and is likely from the 1950s.
Front Text (cleaned):
MOTEL
MOTEL
Back Text (cleaned):
Published by Victor Advertising Service, New Haven 4, Conn.
FIGHT TB
SUPPORT YOUR:
TB ASSOCIATION.
POST CARD
Address
Mrs. Sily C. Boarding,
466 Main Street
Chicopee, Mass.
Rip Van Winkle motel
Exit 59
1548 Whalley Avenue
Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
New Haven, Connecticut
3 miles to Yale University and downtown New Haven
Tile baths, showers, wall-to-wall carpet. Beautyrest mattresses, separate office
and lounge, hot water heat, with some rooms individually
controlled by thermostats. Restaurant adjacent. Entrance
300 ft. south of Parkway exit 59.
Lake Shore and
with love
after her Friday. The
