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.
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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.
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.
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Thomas Paul Photo 20066401 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.
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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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6425 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, Maryland
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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 ???
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. "
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Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers Inc - Boston 30 Mass. USA
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.
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.
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Published by Joe Fleischer Studios Balto Md. - Dexter Press West Nyack NY
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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.
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 !
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Thomas Paul photo 2006
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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.
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Pub. by C.H. Echols Jr. Yorkway, Baltimore, Md
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Rt 40 - Pulaski Highway , just north of Siesta Autel
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. Postcard ViewsThe 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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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.
Thomas Paul Photo
2006U.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 !
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Thomas Paul Photo
-2006Photo of a old lumber yard, long since closed.
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Updated 6-9-2008
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