This image is an illustration of a small motel at the time they were still called tourist courts. The buildings are still individual structures instead of a single building with multiple rental rooms.
Metrocraft Everett, Mass
The description states:
BEST TOURIST COURT
(In the heart of Hot Springs, Ark.)
“America’s Finest Tourist Court”
Free Garage Shady Lawn
HILL WHEATLEY, Owner-Manager
Simmons Steel Furniture, Beauty Rest Mattress. Twin Beds, Tile Tub and Shower Baths, Ceiling Fans, Gas Range, Electrical Refrigerator. Tile Kitchen Cabinets. Cottages all Insulated. Maid Service – I furnish everything
Strictly modern. Furnace Heat. Hot and Cold Water.
Rates by Day, Week or Month
Look for sign on U. S. 70
Hot Springs, Ark. 638 Ouachita Ave. Phone 58.
–The detailed description points out a fact of the era. Many tourist cabins were little more than sheds with some upgrades and furniture, and developed reputations as being unsuitable as motel rooms. The owner here goes to great length to illustrate how many features of a normal home are included in these rentals.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.