Denise McKinney says that there is probably somewhere close to half a million signed matches inside her house on the riverbank.
She has been collecting for years and will generally pick up what surprises her, without word game. Now he has specialties, such as books with animals in them or in books that announce radio and television stations, but says that his largest collection is the books in southern California, including vintage motel books.
The motel turns 100 years old. Explore the best paradises on the state road, and the best stop along the way.
The president of Angelus Matchcover Club He says he likes books for how they reflect the history of a region. He has grabbed books that promote the attractions or places of Route 66 of his hometown of Orange County.
Freshia Freshia, Robert Donnelson, Denise McKinney and Cheryl Crill phosphorus collectors.
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This year the centenary of the motel is fulfilled, a concept that originated with the Mo-sel milestone in San Luis Obispo (later renowned Motel Inn). Although it was not widely known until after World War II, “Motel” is essentially a portmanteau for the “hotel engine” or a place of accommodation where the rooms can be entered through parking instead of through a central lobby.
To bring travelers to the door, the motels used tricks to highlight among the rigid competition, such as neon signs and thematic decoration, but also promotional materials such as free postcards and pocket house books. With the 100th anniversary in mind, we wanted to look back in the history of the southern Motel of California as seen through collector books. These books represent only a small fraction of the thousands of motels that have operated in the region, but they are a great place to begin.
