Often the cheapest and least interesting; the small guys operated on thin margins. But there are, as you'll see, some remarkable exceptions.
Capri, Kansas City MO
Collins, Sharon PA
LakeAire, Duluth MN
Thunderbird, Marietta GA
Howard Johnson
Imperial 400
Paul Bunyan, Bemidji MN
Buena Vista, Duluth MN
Jack Tar Motels
Motor Inn, Cayucos CA
Roberts, SF CA
Mayflower, Madison WI
Minton, Albuquerque NM
Tewa, Albuquerque NM
Sturgeons, Lovelock NV
Stardust, Whittier CA
Bluebird, Machias ME
Sands, Chicago IL
Utah Motor Park, Salt Lake City UT
Plaza Court / Smith Motel, Sioux Falls SD
Kay's Motel, St. Cloud MN
Twins Motor Hotel, St. Paul
Tucson Inn, Tucson AZ