Entrée principale:

Witzel, Michael Karl, 1960-

Titre et auteur:

The American motel / Michael Karl Witzel.

Publication:

Osceola, WI : MBI Pub. Co., 2000.

Description:

192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ch. 1. The Early Days of Roadside Rest: Auto Gypsies Redefine American Tourism -- Ch. 2. From Autocamps to Tourist Courts: Turning Tents into Cozy Little Cabins -- Ch. 3. Catering to the Automotive Tourist: The Rise of Motels in America -- Ch. 4. Pleasant Dreams Along the Roadside: Moving Toward Motel Mass Production -- Ch. 5. Life and Death Along Gasoline Alley: Roadside Lodging Moves into the Future.
Dust jacket.

Résumé:

Renowned pop culture historian Witzel examines the evolution, architecture, and decor of the American motel in all its forms, from the traditional "motor court" to gimmicks such as miniature log cabins, cement teepees, and more. 200 photos, 150 in color.

ISBN:

0760301018 (hb ; alk. paper)
9780760301012 (hb ; alk. paper)

Sujet:

Motels United States History.
Motels États-Unis Histoire.
Motels.
Übernachtung
Hotel
Highway
United States.
Amerika

Classification/genre:

History.

Exemplaires:

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 212590
Cote: NA7840.W58 2000
Statut: Disponible