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5 Las Vegas motels tied to deceased tech CEO knocked down one by one

Demolition of mid-century motels in Las Vegas has disappointed locals and stalled redevelopment efforts after Tony Hsieh's death.

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neon signs and retro rooms: ellie seymour's book maps mid-century motels across the US

The story of America's motels begins, as travel journalist Ellie Seymour reminds readers, exactly a century ago in 1925, when architect Arthur Heineman opened the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. The term 'motel' itself was born out of necessity, as 'Milestone Motor Hotel' simply didn't fit on the rooftop sign. Offering private garages and hot showers, it catered to the rise of automobile tourism and set the blueprint for a phenomenon that would flourish after World War II.

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5 Las Vegas motels tied to deceased tech CEO knocked down one by one

neon signs and retro rooms: ellie seymour's book maps mid-century motels across the US

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