Tulsa Oklahoma Whitts Motel Route 66 1940s Postcard Unposted Linen

This 1940s postcard documents Whitts Motel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, positioned along the Route 66 corridor during the expansion of automobile-based travel across the American Southwest.

Tulsa developed as a key stop along Route 66, where roadside architecture evolved to serve motorists with convenient, low-rise accommodations arranged for easy vehicle access. Motels of this period often featured individual or semi-detached cottage units, emphasizing privacy, parking proximity, and visual appeal to passing drivers. The scene presents a composed roadside layout typical of early motor courts, where signage, landscaping, and building arrangement function together as a unified commercial presentation.

The image shows a cluster of one-story motel units with steep green roofs and light-colored exteriors arranged around a central drive. A large tree anchors the foreground while a vertical roadside sign rises near the center, marking the property for approaching traffic. The caption along the lower edge reads Whitts Motel, 5318 East Eleventh Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, identifying the location within the city’s Route 66 alignment. The card features soft linen-textured printing with stylized color tones that emphasize architectural uniformity and roadside visibility.

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