In the past, motels offered accessible lodgings and comfort to individuals and families needing temporary accommodations while traveling. Everything has time to shine before everyone moves on to the next best thing. Most of these sites have been abandoned and closed. So, what has happened to them? Have they been left in ruins, or are they still standing as they used to? There’s a page on Instagram called Dead Motels USA that gives life to these once-famous motels. This piece celebrates 44 “dead” motels. Here’s an article for you if you love historic architecture and drastic before and afters. The images are mostly from old postcards and Google Street View, so check out the vintage vibe and see how motels used to look.
BoulderS Quaint Courtside Stay
Gaze upon the nostalgic juxtaposition of Boulder Courts Motel’s heyday in the 1930s against its 2021 snapshot, nestled in the heart of Alexis, Texas. This once-glorious retreat, now a relic of its former splendor, succumbed to time’s embrace and was razed in 2020.
Today, only the weathered sign and a solitary stone arch whisper tales of its bygone era, details of which remain as elusive as the memories it harbors..