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Orchard Inn Motel

1967 E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ
Phone: 928-753-5511

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The Orchard Inn Motel started out as the 34 unit mid-60s Astro Motel. It became the Space Age Motel (a member of Friendship Inns) within a couple of years . The Astro Motel was part of a small and short lived chain of mid 60s motels. There are two others on Route 66, one in Winslow and one in Pasadena. The motel has been sold several times over the years.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

(AAA)
Astro Motel - Kingman
Air-conditioned units, radio, TV, room phones, kitchenettes, heated pool and free coffee at all times. Phone 753-****

Space Age Motel
1967 E. Andy Devine Ave.
Kingman, Arizona. Phone 753-****
34 Units (AAA) Member Friendship Inns
Air Conditioned Units, TV, Room Phones, Kitchenettes, Heated Pool, Sauna Bath, Electric Heat. Restaurants Near By. Honoring: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Union 76, Mobil,
Master Charge, Credit Cards

NOTE: These two postcards look almost alike, except for the name on the sign. The second postcard (1968) 1968 postcard adds a mention of the the Sauna, which was a common part of the Astro chain. An earlier postcard for the Astro motel mentioned "Free Coffee at All Times" and Radios.
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Photo(s): 2009