Salt Lake City Utah Western Motor Lodge 1940s Postcard Unposted Linen

This 1940s postcard features the Western Motor Lodge in Salt Lake City, Utah, illustrating early automobile-era lodging near central city landmarks.

Motor lodges of this period developed alongside expanding highway travel, offering convenient accommodations within close proximity to urban attractions. Linen postcards frequently depicted these properties with bright, stylized color palettes and multiple views, emphasizing accessibility, comfort, and modern amenities tied to mid-century travel culture.

The card presents several illustrated views of the Western Motor Lodge, including a long row of individual guest units with adjacent parking, a larger building likely used for offices or extended accommodations, and a street-facing perspective with period automobiles. Printed text identifies the location as two blocks west of the Mormon Temple, while the bold signage and clean architectural lines reinforce the property’s roadside visibility and standardized layout.

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