23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
You Say Hotel, I Say Motel........
Embellished by their fancy signs and neon lights, motels were once the place of choice for American families. However, the rise of interstate highways and travelers expectations, led to their decline. Today, they are icons of American culture, representing a nostalgic piece of history of the open road.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Countryside, Colorado, United States of America |
| Camera: | COOLPIX P500 |
| Copyright: | © Graciela Caldero |