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.On View
Not on view
September 23, 1953
ca. 1940
ca. 1950
ca. 1950
1950
