Motel California

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Motel California

MOTEL CALIFORNIA is a celebration of sparkling blue pools, flashing neon signs, automatic ice machines and bleached white towels. It is the story of the rapid rise and subsequent decline of the individually owned mom-and-pop motel in The Golden State. It is an exploration of theme-based marketing and a documentation of American culture at perhaps what will be the most prosperous time in United States history. 

Previous titles from the author include Mid century by the Bay.

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"For some travelers, the motel experience was the closest they might have to visiting the Hawaiian Islands… or a trip to the moon!"

Retailers

SFMOMA Gift Shop
151 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA 94103

Antiques Colony
1881 W San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95128

Museum of Neon Art
216 S. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204

Destination PSP
170 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA

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