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Well, Hooterville/Petticoat Junction was likely set in Missouri, so it checks out.
Considering the appearance of some of those motor courts, a move like that could easily have backfired.Ya gotta love the insert pic so that we get to see the beautiful fountain.
Rock Village Court / Rock Village Lodge. Springfield, Missouri. Built in 1947.
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1951:
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Circa 1953:
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Received an upgrade in the mid-1950s with a new name, new signage as well as named dining room and lounge.
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1959 billboard to the south of the Lodge:
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It was razed in the mid-1970s and a new motel built. This pic is from 2007 when the "new" was well worn off.
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This past month it was back to barren land and anticipating a What-A-Burger franchise.
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I’m looking forward to your review.Thanks for the tip, Tony...I just ordered a copy.
Rob