Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your everyday life? We’ll tell you how!
Mid Century Living
067 - MCM Motels
No you're not going through deja vu! When we originally uploaded this episode, there were some technical issues that compromised the recording's quality. We wanted to make sure that you were able to get top-notch podcasting from us, so we are re-releasing this episode.
Get ready for a roadtrip down the highway! Today we're going to be visiting the roadside motel of the midcentury. We cover their beginning, their peak, and their unfortunate present state (spoiler alert: they're not as cool now as they were before).
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Weekly Catchup ends at 6:40
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SHOW NOTES:
Interstate System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System
https://www.rd.com/list/things-youll-never-see-in-hotels-again/
https://www.printmag.com/architecture/dead-motels-usa/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_motels
https://togo.hotelbusiness.com/article/motel-6-leaves-light-on-for-60-years/
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
