Desert View Tower in Jacumba: A century-old roadside landmark Perched in the In Ko Pah Mountains near Jacumba Hot Springs along Old U.S. Route 80, Desert View Tower has welcomed travelers since the early 1920s.

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Despite the near univeral adoption of the word "motel" some stubborn owners stuck to the archaic "Motor Hotel" well into the 50's. Here's a classic example on a mega-motel-row east of Phoenix's Van Buren Ave. Scores of motels clogged the roadsides. #postcard #postcards #Phoenix #Arizona #US89 #US80

Yuma's Valley Cafe started producing #postcards in the mid-30's. By the 40's the #postcard had become quite colorful. You can see Valley Cafe's location in 2nd card on to the right of cars in street. #Arizona #Yuma #US80

My #Ichiro card collection project: 2017 Topps Update #US80 Ichiro

A possible mistake made many years ago. 1930 seems the correct year. Working on finding out more. Thoughts? On old US 80 near Descanso, California. #US80 #oldroad #roads #history #california