Description
Leonard’s Modern Motel, located at 2224 East Cook St. in Springfield, Illinois, boasts 10 air-conditioned units with electric heat, radio, and television. It’s conveniently situated on U.S. 36 & 54 Ill. 29, just 16 blocks east of Lincoln’s Home. This vintage postcard, likely from the 1950s or 60s, shows the motel in muted greens, yellows, and reds.
Front Text (cleaned):
Leonard's Modern Motel
2224 East Cook St.
Springfield, Illinois
Electric Heat
Vacancy
Back Text (cleaned):
LEONARD'S MODERN MOTEL
On U.S. 36 & 54 Ill. 29 (Within City)
Phones 4-4981 – 2-0240
16 Blocks East of Lincoln's Home
One Mile West of By-Pass 66
10 Units – Air-Conditioned – Electric Heat
Radio & Television
2224 East Cook St., Springfield, Illinois
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Leonard, Owners-Managers
We are in Springfield.
Had a guild trip. This is where we are staying tonight.
Mr. & Mrs. Roberto
726 Viaduct
Savanna
