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Carthage, Missouri, Boots Court Motel, vintage postcard photos

A vintage postcard of the Boots Court, Carthage, Missouri. Located at the junction of Highway 66 and 71. The Boots Court was across the street from the Boots Drive Inn. Note the sign "Radio in every room." The text from the back of the postcard reads: "A new, modern court of 14 units, each with tile shower, floor furnace heat thermostat control, air conditioned, radio and garage. Three blocks from business district. Good cafes within 1/2 block. Phone 3946. Mr. and Mrs. Ples M. Neeley, Managing owners." See the additional photos below.

A later full color postcard view of the Boots Court in Carthage, Missouri. Note the "radio" sign has been replaced by "television". Text from the back of the card: "Boots Court - At The Crossroads of America. Modern Court - 14 Units, each with tile shower, floor furnace heat - thermostat control, Air-conditioned, Beautyrest mattresses - Television and Garage. Good Cafes across street. Phone: Fleetwood 8-8946. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben W. Asplin, Managing Owners." See the additional photos below.

A photo view in 2003 of the The Boots Court which has been renamed as the Boots Motel. Note the gabled roof which has been added over the earlier flat roof seen in the two previous postcard views. See the additional photo below.

A night view of the Boot Motel as photographed in 2003. The motel remains open to travelers and is a favorite landmark for those traveling the historic Route 66 highway which passes in front of the motel. The neon trim shown in this photo is no longer in use.

Carthage is the county seat of Jasper County, Missouri.