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The World Court
The World Court
The World Court

The World Court

Dateca. 1950
MediumGelatin silver print on cardstock
Dimensions3 7/16 × 5 7/16 in. (8.8 × 13.8 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker
Object numberPA2021.065.033
Description“THE WORLD COURT --- LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ALBUQUERQUE. 1717 W. Central – On Highway 66 West – 30 Air Conditioned Rooms Steam Heat – Tile Bath – Best Auto Service – Standard Oil”. Five gas pumps can be seen. A large pole arises from one of the gas pump islands and the non-neon sign on it rests on the roof of the service station. A neon sign rests on a pole at the end of one of the gas islands. The gas station building is in a Moderne style, with a roof tower surmounted by a large neon letter W. There is a “Mechanic On Duty” sign at the gas station. There are small garages between some units in the motel building. A table and some chairs are in the driveway area on the left side of the motel. In the center is a landscaped circle with an American flag on a pole and a neon World Court sign. On the right is a small adobe-style building with a neon World Court sign on the roof, and a telephone booth on the left side of the building; benches flank the front door. A tall neon sign saying “W Lodge” is at the curb. The property is surrounded by mature trees.
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