Postcard, Drake Hotel Courts

Postcard

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Picnooga

2022.093.006 Recto: Halftone postcard showing the Drake Hotel Courts
2022.093.006 Recto

Halftone postcard showing the Drake Hotel Courts

Name/Title

Postcard, Drake Hotel Courts

Entry/Object ID

2022.092.006

Description

A halftone postcard showing the Drake Hotel Courts on Broad Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The image shows the rear hotel portion with a googie-style, zig-zag roof and red and white panels on the balustrade. The swimming pool is seen at center as well as multiple automobiles parked out beside the buildings, all with tail fins and 1950s era details. The information on the verso reads: "Drake Hotel Courts 3515 South Broad Street Chattanooga, Tennessee At the Foot of Famous Lookout Mountain Phone AM 6-5656. Teletype Code No. CT 7032 Oh Highway 41-11-64-72 . 2 Minutes from Downtown. 72 Units Quality Court with Swimming Pool and Rest- aurant. Free TV. Air Conditioned, Telephone. Member Diners Club, American Express, AAA, and Quality Courts."

Subject Person/Organization

Drake Motel and Restaurant

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee*

Collection

Postcard Collection

Postcard Details

Printer

Art Printing Company

Date Printed

circa 1955