This image shows the main road sign, the driveway at the registration lobby, and a typical room for the Clock Inn Motel.
The description states:
Clock Inn Motel
On N.E. Expressway at North Eastern
6 Miles West of Turner Turnpike Gate — U.S. 66
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
33 Beautiful Units with tile baths, wall-to-wall carpets, vented heat, refrigerated air conditioning, foam rubber mattresses, radios and television. For reservations phone Victor 3-6232 or write P. O. Box 3064, Oklahoma City.
“As we travel through Life
let us Live by the Way”
–As seen by the lower part of the card image, heat was from a wall furnace, common in the 1950s, air conditioning was electric and cooled by compression. The TV below the air conditioner is very modest in size, more commonly seen on kitchen tables or spare rooms than in the main living area.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Category: Postcards From Another Millennium
Postcards from various decades of the 20th century.
Hotel Mason, Claremore, Oklahoma
This illustration is of the Hotel Mason, an establishment that, at the time of this card, hosted the largest unique gun collection in private hands.
The description states:
MASON HOTEL – CLAREMORE, OKLA.
The home of the largest gun collection of its kind, in the world. No two guns alike.
–The hotel was built in 1910, closed in 1974 and was demolished in 1986. The gun collection was moved to a dedicated museum.
This card was used and is dated 3 July 1953, though the cars illustrated indicate the image was created in the late 1940s.
Horseshoe Curve Near Turner Falls, Oklahoma
This image shows an unusual subject, a simple but radical curve in a highway in Oklahoma. Because of the greater than 180 degree turn in the road, these features are pretty much universally described as horseshoe curves.
The description states:
HORSESHOE CURVE
This beautiful curve is located on highway 77 in the Arbuckle Mountains near the beautiful Turner Falls recreational area. Also close by is Price Falls.
–The description places this road feature in south central Oklahoma. Turner Falls are not particularly imposing at only 77 feet, but are tied for the highest waterfall in Oklahoma.
This postcard likely dates from the 1960s.
Fankoma “Wagon WheelS” Pottery
This image shows the Frankoma pottery pattern called “Wagon Wheels”, which is self-explanatory.
The description states:
WAGON WHEELS — Eulogizing the pioneers of the Great Southwest. Many other pieces have cattle brands, horse shoes, etc., as decoration, available in complete table service. Made in Prairie Green, and Desert Gold. Write for free catalog of Frankoma. Visitors always welcome at Factory Display Rooms, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRACKOMA POTTERY — Sapulpa, Oklahoma
–The color scheme shown here is obviously Prairie Green. This pattern seems to be more popular than the Westward, and now comes in a larger range of colors.
This image likely dates from the 1960s.
Frankoma Pottery “Westwind” Design
Shown in this image are many of the standard pieces that make up the “Westward” pattern of dinnerware sold at that time by Frankoma Pottery. The pattern refers to the form of the pottery, not the coloring used.
The description states:
WESTWIND — Clean, sweeping lines form this lovely serviceable pattern. Made in Woodland Moss, Peach Glow, and Prairie Green. Write for free catalog of Frankoma. Visitors always welcome at Factory Display Rooms, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRANKOMA POTTERY — SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA
–This is an example of the Woodland Moss color scheme. These designs are now widely traded through online selling sites and can be purchased in pieces or collections.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.
Frankoma Pottery, Sapulpa, Oklahoma
This image shows the main building housing the Frankoma Pottery, a business known for it’s locally dug clay products and particularly their dinnerware designs.
The description states:
This is the Home of Frankoma Pottery, designers and manufacturers of Art Pottery, Sculpture, Dinnerware and Ceramic Tile. Write for free catalog.
FRANKOMA POTTERY — Sapulpa, Oklahoma
–The business was established in 1933, and moved to the current location in 1938. This image is clearly from the 1960s as indicated by the parked cars.
Ellis Lodge, Drummond Island, Michigan
This is a view of one of the buildings that made up Ellis Lodge, providing sleeping accommodations along with fishing gear and boats for tourists.
The description states:
ELLIS LODGE on Old Fort Bay
Seven modern units, boats, motors, baits, complete grocery and meat service.
Drummond Island, Michigan
–It appears that this establishment is no longer in operation. There are a number of other interesting historical photos of this island and the buildings there at this site.
This image is dated 1961.
Tourist Boat Dock, H & H Resort, Drummond Island, Michigan
This image shows the collection of boats available to visitors staying at the H&H Resort on Drummond Island.
The description simply states:
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H & H Resort, Drummond Island, Mich.
The resort is a campground and marina for visiting boats and boat rentals for tourists visiting the island. It continues to operate today, including the same moorings seen in this picture.
The card is dated 1961.
Dolomite Quarry, Drummond Island, Michigan
This image shows the extensive dolomite quarry works on Drummond Island, Michigan, and the ferry dock at the far left.
The description states:
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Showing the Dolomite Quarry on the right, and the ferry landing on the left. Drummond Island, Michigan.
—Dolomite is used for many purposes, including as a source of limestone in home gardening and the production of float glass. This image is dated 1961.
Drummond Island, Michigan
This is an aerial view of the small unincorporated village on Drummond Island, Michigan, located at the extreme eastern end of the Upper Peninsula.
The description states simply:
Drummond Island Settlement
Drummond Island, Michigan.
–The settlement is on the north shore of the island, and is surrounded by Lake Huron. The settlement is only about 1000 people at this writing, and was considerably smaller when this image was made in 1961.