Half-Way House Motel, Armidale, NSW Australia 1972
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This authentic colour photograph, captured in 1972, documents the welcoming entrance of the Half-Way House Motel in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. The archival image highlights the motel’s unique integration of a traditional early-20th-century Australian weatherboard residence, complete with decorative window gables and a vibrant red corrugated metal roof, as its primary reception and office hub. A tall roadside sign identifies the establishment as the “Half-Way House Motel” and features the logos for the NRMA and Diners Club, marking it as a premier stop for motorists traveling the New England Highway. The foreground showcases the pristine suburban aesthetic of the era, with a low white perimeter wall, perfectly manicured lawns, and vibrant flower beds featuring roses and seasonal blooms. To the right, the modern flat-roofed carport wing of the motel units is visible, contrasting with the heritage style of the main house. This factual record captures the high standards of regional Australian hospitality during the early 1970s. 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.
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