.................... US Route 40 signs Edgewood Maryland
 A trip up US Route 40 : Baltimore to Havre de Grace,  Md.
    Before Interstate I-95 was completed in the early 1960's , the route from Baltimore to Philly and New York was U.S. Route 40 ; Pulaski Highway. The trip would take much longer as travelers traveled through traffic lights and local traffic. All along the route, local businesses opened up , including diners, motels and restaurants. While a few of these have closed since, many are still open today. Even among those who have closed, the old buildings are still there, although some have been converted to other uses. U.S. Route 40  can remind you of a time capsule going back 50 or so years with all it has to offer. However, with land prices as they are in the area these days, you'd better see these sights while you have the chance.

    NEW !!!!!      Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Link coming  !

  Kilduffs will travel north out of Baltimore on U.S.40, towards the Delaware/Maryland State line. So far, this page has been divided into 5 different pages, with a link to the next section on The bottom of each page. The final page will be Rt 40 West !

Comments welcome ! Email us at Rt40@Kilduffs.com


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Holiday Inn
3600 Pulaski Highway.

     The Holiday Inn Chain had three motels in "Baltimore City Proper" that I have found, Rt. 40, Downtown and Pimlico. See Kilduffs Baltimore Hotel page for the other two. There are several Holiday Inns outside of the Baltimore City Limits as well. The Holiday Inn on Pulaski Highway has since changed hands and is now run by another chain. The swimming pool pictured is no longer there, after being filled in, to enlarge the parking lot.
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New Motel
4601 East Monument Street
Baltimore Maryland.

     The New Motel is located about one block to the West of Pulaski Highway on East Monument Street.  Somewhere around the 1980's, it was bringing in a crowd that tended to attract the attention of local police. In the 1990's, the New Motel was bought out by the Volunteers of America, who now operate the facility as a learning center. 
.......................................New Motel Monument Street Baltimore PC   Postcard View

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New Motel Baltimore Maryland

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New Motel Monument Street Baltimore Thomas Paul Photo 2006




Marylander Motel
6401 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore City, Maryland.

    The Marylander Hotel has been altered and scaled down, but is still open to this day.  The large vertical sign is long gone. There is no longer a swimming pool in the center of the parking lot, and parking on the street, as seen in this old postcard is no longer allowed, as traffic congestion in the afternoons can get pretty bad.  
........................Marylander Motel Baltimore Rt 40 . Postcard View


    " Modernly Furnished Units. Wall to Wall Carpets, Tiled Bath Rooms- Tubs and Showers. Soundproof Rooms. TV and Radio in Every Room. Baby Cribs , Free Family Laundromat.  Individual Thermostat for Air Conditioning and Heating. Swimming Pool. Telephone in Every Room.
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.................Marylander Motel Baltimore Rt 40 PC
.....Marylander Motel Baltimore 2006   Thomas Paul Photo



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Marylander Motel Baltimore
..............Marylander Motel Pulaski Highway Rt40 Baltimore Aerial Postcard View




Dixie Diner
6425 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, Maryland

............Dixie Diner Ad Baltimore

............Dixie Diner Baltimore




Brooks Restaurant
Rt 40 at the City/ County Line



  A recent addition to the web site ! From the map, this would place the site near where I-95 crosses over Rt 40. Any one remember this one ???
Brooks Restaurant Baltimore Rt 40 PC 1950s




Terminal Motel
819 North Point Road
Baltimore, Maryland
1/2 Block  from Pulaski Highway
       " Catering to Transients, Truckers, Salesmen and Tourists. 50 Delightful Rooms Equipped With air-conditioning, Private Bath, Shower, TV, Telephone, Restaurant, and Bar. Spacious Parking Area.
    $5.00 Single - $7.00 Double and Up. "

     
................Terminal Motel North Point Rd Baltimore 1950s  
Postcard View
Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers Inc - Boston 30 Mass. USA





Rt 40 Bakery
Appr. 7700 block Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, Maryland

      A true survivor of the past, this little bakery is located on the north side of Pulaski Highway as you travel out of Baltimore City, towards the Dukes Motel. The Bakery is open and operating. 
...........Bakery rt 40 Baltimore




Dukes Motel
7905 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore County, Maryland.
     "Just 6 miles East of Downtown Baltimore
      AT THE GATEWAY TO DIXIE
       Just below the Mason-Dixon Line
      We Stayed Here Last Night - WHERE WERE YOU ?"


Above is the narrative on the back of the postcard. The Dukes continues to operate to this day, and seems to be in excellent condition.

       
 
.......Dukes Motel Baltimore Rt 40
Postcard View
Published by Joe Fleischer Studios Balto Md. - Dexter Press West Nyack NY




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Davis's Modern Cabins
Route 40
5 miles East of Baltimore, Maryland


  I believe these Cabins still exist , across the street from the Dukes Motel, and are currently known as the Rosedale Motel.
..............Davis's Modern Cabin  Rt 40 Baltimore




Herrmann's Motor Court ( Regal Motel )
8001 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore County, Maryland

    I have found several postcards for Herrmann's Motor Court, just a few miles north of the City Line. The entire complex is still there, but under another name  ( Regal Inn ) . The Motel seems to be be well managed and continues to operate to this day !
............Herrmann Motor Court Rt 40 Baltimore
Postcard View

Herrmann Regal Inn Baltimore Thomas Paul photo 2006
............Herrmanns Motor Court Baltimore   Thomas Paul Photo 2006




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..................Herrmann Motor COurt Baltimore
 Herrmanns Regal Inn Baltimore
Thomas Paul Photo 2006




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Herrmanns Motor Hotel Baltimore
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Siesta Autel
8201 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, Maryland
 
    " On U.S. Route 40, 5 miles North of Baltimore. Newly - built, Cottages, Large Rooms, With Hot and Cold Water, Showers, Beauty Rest Mattresses, Single and Double Communicating Rooms, Air-Cooled in Summer, Heated in Winter. "


  Operating to this day as the Siesta Motel, just north of the Regal Inn.
........Siesta Autel Motel Baltimore Maryland
Pub. by C.H. Echols Jr. Yorkway, Baltimore, Md

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......................Siesta Hotel Baltimore Maryland
Thomas Paul Photo 2006

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Ches - Mar Hotel
Rt 40  - Pulaski Highway , just north of  Siesta Autel

........Rt 40 Chesmar Hotel Baltimre . Postcard Views


   
The Ches - Mar is still here, but I'm not sure what name it operates under these days. I believe it goes under the name of the El Rich .

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............El Rich Motel Pulaski Highway Baltimore Maryland

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"Rooms Sign "

Route 40 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore County Maryland

    About a mile south of the I-695 interchange, off of the southbound lanes of Pulaski Highway, this old sign still stands. It's in front of a old house, but it doesn't appear to be a rooming house anymore.
............Rooms Sign Pulaski Highway US40 Baltimore   Thomas Paul Photo 2006




Motel Christlen
U.S. Route 40 - 8733 Pulaski Hgwy.@ Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland

    " Ultra-Modern Rooms - Air Conditioning - T.V. and Room Phones"
   The Motel Christlen continues to operate to this day.

    2008 Update ! The old motel was razed, currently an empty lot !
.................Motel Christlen Motel Baltimore Maryland Rt 40 Postcard View

........Motel Christlen Motel Baltimore Maryland Postcard View





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Motel Chrsitlen Baltimore   Thomas Paul Photo -2006




Rt 40 Pulaski Highway at Golden Ring Road ( Circa 1950's )

  Photo of a old lumber yard, long since closed.
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Traveling north on Route 40 from Rossville Blvd.  to Rt.152 in Harford County ,click here to continue the tour..........
 


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Updated 6-9-2008






 



 

 


 
 





 


 




 







 
 

 
 












 

 
 


 





 

 
 

 



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