067 - MCM Motels

Episode 67 of the Mid Century Living podcast, hosted by Gonzalo & Jacky, titled "067 - MCM Motels" was published on March 21, 2025 and runs 42 minutes.

March 21, 2025 ·42m · Mid Century Living

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Send us Fan Mail No you're not going through deja vu! When we originally uploaded this episode, there were some technical issues that compromised the recording's quality. We wanted to make sure that you were able to get top-notch podcasting from us, so we are re-releasing this episode. Get ready for a roadtrip down the highway! Today we're going to be visiting the roadside motel of the midcentury. We cover their beginning, their peak, and their unfortunate present state (spoiler alert: they'r...

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No you're not going through deja vu! When we originally uploaded this episode, there were some technical issues that compromised the recording's quality. We wanted to make sure that you were able to get top-notch podcasting from us, so we are re-releasing this episode.

Get ready for a roadtrip down the highway! Today we're going to be visiting the roadside motel of the midcentury. We cover their beginning, their peak, and their unfortunate present state (spoiler alert: they're not as cool now as they were before).

Weekly Catchup ends at 6:40

SHOW NOTES:

Interstate System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System

https://www.rd.com/list/things-youll-never-see-in-hotels-again/

https://www.printmag.com/architecture/dead-motels-usa/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_motels

https://togo.hotelbusiness.com/article/motel-6-leaves-light-on-for-60-years/

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