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State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, BR0237
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Date
1959 (circa)
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Topic
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Here under the glorious Florida sun, the Desert Inn presents a superb setting for casual luxury, personal privacy and the utmost indulgence of your every whim. You'll enjoy the atmosphere of true hospitality that surrounds you from the entrance on the fashionable Collins Avenue to the warm sands and sparkling surf of the blue, blue Atlantic Ocean. For Advance Reservations Phone WI7-0621 300' blue Atlantic private oceanfront sandy beach Two swimming pools, king-size and junior The "Corral" room for superlative foods Free beach chairs and sun umbrellas 154 luxuriously air conditioned rooms, studio apartments, and connecting suites 'Round the clock, planned entertainment program The "Dude" lounge, with dancing and entertainment nightly Supervised children's pool and playground Free get-acquainted cocktail parties Deck shuffleboard Entertainment Program Sunday - Water Show, Bingo Party, Celebrity Night and Dancing Monday - Get- Acquainted Cocktail Party, Drinks on the House, Dancing and Floor Show Tuesday - Bingo Party, King and Queen Night Wednesday - Water Carnival, Dancing Gala Floor Show Thursday- Talent Night, Fun and Prizes, Dancing Friday - Bingo Party, Champagne Hour, Gold Trophies Saturday - Gala Floor show, Guest Stars and Dancing
Title
Advertisement for the Desert Inn Resort Motel, Miami Beach
Subject
Motels
Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, BR0237
Date
1959 (circa)
Format
advertisements
Language
eng-US
Type
Text
Identifier
flc_br0237
Coverage
Postwar Florida (1945-1968)
Geographic Term
Miami Beach (Fla.)
Miami-Dade County (Fla.)
Thumbnail
/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/flc_br0237.jpg
Display Date
ca. 1959
ImageID
flc_br0237_01
flc_br0237_02
topic
Tourism and Attractions
Transcript
In Miami Beach
the World Famous
Air Conditioned
Desert Inn
On the Ocean at 172nd St. Resort Motel
Over a Full Block on the Ocean at 172nd Street and Collins Avenue, Highway A1A, Miami Beach
Here is all the best of a modern Resort Motel... with the magic of Miami Beach.
Everything you desire is here... the comfort and interests of every member of
the family have been considered to make each day a treasured adventure.
Completely Air Conditioned
Member of the Diners' Club
Charge it, including Rooms
American Express Credit Cards Honored
Free Television in every room
*$3.50 daily per person
double occupancy
30 to 154 rooms
guaranteed rate
Modified American Plan including
complete breakfast and 7 course
dinner. Adults $3.50 daily. Children
under 12. $2.00 daily.
Please present this folder to room clerk on arrival for free cocktails
Sept. 4 to Dec. 18
the World Famous
Air Conditioned
Desert Inn
On the Ocean at 172nd St. Resort Motel
Over a Full Block on the Ocean at 172nd Street and Collins Avenue, Highway A1A, Miami Beach
Here is all the best of a modern Resort Motel... with the magic of Miami Beach.
Everything you desire is here... the comfort and interests of every member of
the family have been considered to make each day a treasured adventure.
Completely Air Conditioned
Member of the Diners' Club
Charge it, including Rooms
American Express Credit Cards Honored
Free Television in every room
*$3.50 daily per person
double occupancy
30 to 154 rooms
guaranteed rate
Modified American Plan including
complete breakfast and 7 course
dinner. Adults $3.50 daily. Children
under 12. $2.00 daily.
Please present this folder to room clerk on arrival for free cocktails
Sept. 4 to Dec. 18
Here under the glorious Florida sun, the Desert Inn presents a superb setting for casual luxury, personal privacy and the utmost indulgence of your every whim. You'll enjoy the atmosphere of true hospitality that surrounds you from the entrance on the fashionable Collins Avenue to the warm sands and sparkling surf of the blue, blue Atlantic Ocean. For Advance Reservations Phone WI7-0621 300' blue Atlantic private oceanfront sandy beach Two swimming pools, king-size and junior The "Corral" room for superlative foods Free beach chairs and sun umbrellas 154 luxuriously air conditioned rooms, studio apartments, and connecting suites 'Round the clock, planned entertainment program The "Dude" lounge, with dancing and entertainment nightly Supervised children's pool and playground Free get-acquainted cocktail parties Deck shuffleboard Entertainment Program Sunday - Water Show, Bingo Party, Celebrity Night and Dancing Monday - Get- Acquainted Cocktail Party, Drinks on the House, Dancing and Floor Show Tuesday - Bingo Party, King and Queen Night Wednesday - Water Carnival, Dancing Gala Floor Show Thursday- Talent Night, Fun and Prizes, Dancing Friday - Bingo Party, Champagne Hour, Gold Trophies Saturday - Gala Floor show, Guest Stars and Dancing
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Advertisement for the Desert Inn Resort Motel, Miami Beach. 1959 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/212593>, accessed 15 January 2025.
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Advertisement for the Desert Inn Resort Motel, Miami Beach. 1959 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/212593>