Postcard: Thunderbird Motel

2026.019.3

Postcard: Thunderbird Motel
Postcard: Thunderbird Motel
Creation Date
1967 – 1980
Materials

Dimensions

3.5" H x 8" W

Maker's Mark
Ad Art Advertising Co. Minneapolis Minn.
Description
Picture postcard with aerial view of the Thunderbird Motel, the Metropolitan Sports Center, Metropolitan Stadium and their parking lots.  Address listed at “(I-494 at 24th Ave. Exit.  Nest to Met Stadium & Sports Center, Home of the Minnesota ”Twins", “Vikings” and “North Stars”.  The Ultimate in Traveling Comfort.  The back of the postcard lists amenities “Two large colorful relaxing lobbies - heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and saunas - Color television and direct dial telephones in all rooms - centrally air conditioned with individual controls - convenient free parking for 1000 cars - limousine service to and from the airport, minutes away - Best Western free national reservation service - Totem Pole Dining Room with dancing and entertainment nightly - ”Pow-Wow" Cocktail Lounge    Bow & Arrow Coffee Shop - large complete convention and banquet facilities to accommodate from 150 to 1000 people - adjacent Standard Oil service station for complete auto service. 

Related People and Organizations
Metropolitan Stadium

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