Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge, St Petersburg, Florida 1980
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This authentic 1980s color photograph, captured in 1980, documents the Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge and Restaurant located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The archival image features the brand’s unmistakable mid-century architecture, highlighted by the bright orange porcelain-tiled roof and the signature turquoise A-frame spire topped with a Simple Simon and the Pieman weather vane. In the foreground, the parking lot showcases early 1980s travel culture with a white Chevrolet Chevy Van camper conversion and a bright yellow second-generation Chevrolet Camaro. A multi-story guest wing with balcony access stands in the background under a clear, pale blue sky. For decades, Howard Johnson’s was a staple of the Florida roadside, known for its predictable hospitality and 28 flavors of ice cream. While most original Howard Johnson’s locations have since been demolished or rebranded, this site remains a significant piece of American commercial 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.
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Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
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