Holiday Inn
Hotel Chain
1952- Present
Listen to the podcasts
This space is set aside for a contextualizing narrative. It is available to either a contributing educator or for a student to submit.
Add to the discussion
The many podcast segments bring up several ideas, but you’re welcome to add your own. Record your conversation and submit it here.
What does the start of a motel chain tell you about American society and culture in the 1950s?
What can you learn about pop culture of the era by the chain being named, “Holiday Inn”
Do you think other motel/hotel chains would have sprung up even if Holiday Inn had not?
Gallery
Submit your photos of Holiday Inns and Holiday Inn signage and ads that you come across.