Description
The Wayside Motel, boasting 35 inviting brick units, offers air-conditioned comfort and TVs in each room. Located on US Hwy 301, two miles south of Wilson, North Carolina, it’s conveniently halfway between New York and Florida. This vintage postcard, featuring a classic car and vibrant signage, dates from approximately the 1960s.
Front Text (cleaned):
WAYSIDE MOTEL
OFFICE
VACANCY
OFFICE ENTRANCE
TV IN ROOMS
AIR CONDITIONED
Back Text (cleaned):
WAYSIDE MOTEL
U.S. Hwy. 301 – 2 miles S. Wilson, N. Carolina
Halfway between New York and Florida
Inviting Motel of 35 Brick Units Air Conditioned
Steam Heat – T.V. Lounge – Glass Shower Doors. Next door to Howard Johnson Restaurant. Phone 7-1933.
Mary and Willie Minschew, Owners and Managers
Here we are on our second night out.
An 87° day & it couldn't cool off very fast. We stepped out at 5:30 and it is 7:30 and we have eaten & been for a walk. We should be in Williams-burg tomorrow night.
Love, Cornelia
