From the Encyclopedia of North Carolina.
Lind of interesting to read about what was considered to be top drawer as far as overnight accommodations in the 1930s. From a period broadside:
TOURISTS!
A CORDIAL WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT
BINGHAM CAMP
THE TOURISTS HOME
ON HIGHWAY, MIDWAY BETWEEN GREENSBORO AND DURHAM.
Entrance 1/4 mile east of the Town of Mebane
Electric Lights, Shower Baths, Toilets
Lavatories, Rest Room, Tables and Benches.
SHADE, FINE WATER, SHELTER, QUIET AND SAFETY
More to Come. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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