This postcard is by Hamilton Photo Co; Ames, Iowa. of Cedar Lawn motel which was then west of the city limits at about 16th Street NW. It had "20 ultra-modern" units with ceramic tile baths, air conditioned, television, telephone in each room, and was recommended by AAA. Carver's restaurant was adjacent. To date the photo it appears to be maybe in the late 1950s. Other post cards by Hamilton Photo for sale in the internet range in the 40s-50s. The Cedar Lawn motel had its grand opening in 1952, Even though the motel didn't close until years later the postcard itself has the look of the 1950s.
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This postcard is by Hamilton Photo Co; Ames, Iowa. of Cedar Lawn motel which was then west of the city limits at about 16th Street NW. It had "20 ultra-modern" units with ceramic tile baths, air conditioned, television, telephone in each room, and was recommended by AAA. Carver's restaurant was adjacent. To date the photo it appears to be maybe in the late 1950s. Other post cards by Hamilton Photo for sale in the internet range in the 40s-50s. The Cedar Lawn motel had its grand opening in 1952, Even though the motel didn't close until years later the postcard itself has the look of the 1950s.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 91N0338.