Gregory Motel, Sunny Isles, Florida 1974

This authentic 1970s color photograph, captured in 1974, documents the Gregory Motel located on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles, North Miami, Florida. The archival image captures the quintessential “Motel Row” aesthetic of the era, featuring the low-rise, mid-century modern guest wings with orange-trimmed walkways. A prominent yellow and black pylon sign for the “Gregory Motel” stands near the roadside, advertising “Vacancy.” The parking lot showcases several classic American vehicles, most notably a red 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle and a brown sedan, while a dark blue car travels north along the wide, sun-drenched highway. Lush tropical landscaping, including several large palm trees and Australian pines, frames the property. During this period, Sunny Isles was world-famous for its high concentration of themed motels. Today, the Gregory Motel, like many of its neighbors, has been demolished to make way for the luxury high-rise condominiums that now dominate the Sunny Isles Beach skyline. This factual record preserves a vanished era of Florida’s roadside hospitality history. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.