Lays Motor Lodge - Kingdom City, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 56.915 W 091° 56.202
15S E 592140 N 4311607
My photos of what it looks like town...see inside for how it looked in yesterday....
Waymark Code: WMX1YQ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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County of site: Callaway County
Location of site: Old US-40 just east of US-54, Kingdom City

Lay's Motor Lodge located off old Highway 40 in Kingdom City, Missouri was once the Gateway to the Scenic Ozarks. Lay's Motor Lodge opened in the Summer of 1947. Lay's had 36 units, all Air-conditioned, electric heated, and had tile showers. Lay's also had a 24 hr. Restaurant, a service station, and was open year round.

"Kingdom City, Mo. - P.O. McCredie, Mo. Jct. Hiway 40-54 – Crossroads of the Nation – Gateway to Scenic Ozarks. 36 Modern Units – Air-conditioned – Tile Showers - “GlassHeat” Electric Heated – 24 hr. Restaurant – Service Station. Open year round." ~ text on post card for this place.

Another view without so many tress through the building, as shot by James Summers on Flicker

and a rendition by Fine Art America

Americana: Motel/Hotel

Significant Interest: Other

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