Desert Accommodations: The History of Lodging in Phoenix 1872 - 1972

Nonfiction, Travel, Lodging & Restaurant Guides, Hotel & Inns, History, Americas, United States, State & Local
Cover of the book Desert Accommodations: The History of Lodging in Phoenix 1872 - 1972 by Laurence Bell, Poverty Island Publishing
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Author: Laurence Bell ISBN: 9780990684213
Publisher: Poverty Island Publishing Publication: November 30, 2014
Imprint: Poverty Island Publishing Language: English
Author: Laurence Bell
ISBN: 9780990684213
Publisher: Poverty Island Publishing
Publication: November 30, 2014
Imprint: Poverty Island Publishing
Language: English
The city of Phoenix, with its attractive climate and diverse commercial enterprises, has always had a strong lodging industry. The first hotel was built by John Gardiner in 1872. This initial hotel would set the stage for the growth of a large and interesting industry. Construction would progress from hotels to auto courts and motels. It would culminate with neon illuminated motel rows and flamboyantly designed properties. The motel rows and theme hotels are gone today but many remnants still remain. This book contains: The history of lodging in Phoenix. A listing of lodging properties built 1872 to 1972. Interesting related historical events. A history of franchised locations in the city. A listing of properties by address. Over 300 photographs.
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The city of Phoenix, with its attractive climate and diverse commercial enterprises, has always had a strong lodging industry. The first hotel was built by John Gardiner in 1872. This initial hotel would set the stage for the growth of a large and interesting industry. Construction would progress from hotels to auto courts and motels. It would culminate with neon illuminated motel rows and flamboyantly designed properties. The motel rows and theme hotels are gone today but many remnants still remain. This book contains: The history of lodging in Phoenix. A listing of lodging properties built 1872 to 1972. Interesting related historical events. A history of franchised locations in the city. A listing of properties by address. Over 300 photographs.

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