Southgate Motel, Portage, Michigan 1964
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Instant royalty-free digital download. No watermark. You will receive a JPG image of between 3000 and 4000 pixels on the longest side. Perfect for prints, books, media, creative projects, and more. The download link will appear in the checkout after successful purchase.
This authentic 1960s color photograph captures a spirited moment of mid-century Americana at the Southgate Motel, formerly located at 5630 South Westnedge Avenue in Portage, Michigan, in 1964. The image features a woman dressed in a stylish black-and-white striped top, black slacks, and a matching hat, playfully perched on the roof of a black Chevrolet Corvair with a red interior. They are positioned directly beneath the motel’s large, iconic neon sign, which features “Southgate” in elegant script above bold green block letters for “MOTEL.” In the background, a “Holiday Motel” sign and a red tow truck are visible, along with a glimpse of a vintage camper. Although this local landmark has since been demolished, this high-resolution scan preserves the vibrant fashion and commercial architecture of the early sixties. 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.
About Retro Stock Photography
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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