Carrico Courts

Dateca. 1950

Mediumcardstock, ink

Dimensions3 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (8.8 × 14 cm)

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPA2014.007.124

DescriptionCarrico Courts at 6400 East Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A linen postcard with two images. The top image is of a white, single-story motor court with a service station near the street. The court has small trees around the middle of the property. The motor court is white and built in a U-shape. Green and red gas pumps are near the court office and above the service station area reads "R. C. Carrico Oil Co.". On the other end of the building, the words "Carrico Court" are written on the street-facing wall. The second image takes up the lower right corner of the postcard and shows an interior view of a room. A twin bed with a floral quilt, a floral carpet, an orange accent chair with a floor lamp in the corner, and an orange sofa are in the room. A bathroom can be seen through a door in the room. Words on the lower left advertise the court as "Strictly modern apts., heated, insulated, private showers and tubs - electric refrigeration. Gas ranges and inner-spring mattresses. Complete Phillips 66 service station in connection." Contact information for the owner, R. C. Carrico is listed below the advertising.

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