Amarillo Texas Grande Tourist Court Motel Route 66 1940s Postcard Unposted

A 1940s postcard from Amarillo, Texas depicts the Grande Tourist Court, a roadside motor court serving travelers along the historic highway network that crossed the Texas Panhandle.

Amarillo became an important stop for automobile travelers during the early and mid twentieth century as several major highways passed through the city, including U.S. Highways 60 and 66. The growth of cross-country driving created strong demand for tourist courts and motor lodges that provided convenient overnight accommodations for motorists. Establishments like the Grande Tourist Court advertised their location near major highways and local attractions through colorful linen postcards distributed to travelers and mailed home as travel souvenirs.

The postcard illustration presents the Grande Tourist Court complex arranged around a landscaped entrance drive with individual guest units lining the property. The central sign identifies the motel while the caption along the top notes its location on U.S. Highways 60 and 66 and two blocks from Highway 87. The lower caption lists the address as 600 N. E. Eighth Avenue along the Panhandle Highway and notes its position opposite Lincoln Municipal Park, emphasizing the motel’s accessibility for travelers arriving by car.

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