“Twin City Motel, 453 Wilson Street- Brewer- Maine. 1 1/2 miles east of Bangor on Rte. 1A to Ellsworth. Phone 989-5450 (Area Code 207). AAA, Mobil Guide, ALA. Breakfast Bar-Dining Room-Cocktail Lounge-Air Conditioned-82 Fine Rooms-TV- Swimming Pool.”
“Landmark for Hungry Amercians. Exit 7 Maine Turnpike, U.S. Route 1, South Portland, Maine, Tel. SPruce 2-1221. 675 Main St. South Portland, Maine. Banquet Facilities- Cocktails.”
On back of postcard: “Chinese and American Restaurant. U.S. Route #1, Scarborough, Maine. Dial 883-6700*. Parking for 400 cars. A distinctive air-conditioned dinner restaurant and cocktail lounge. Our Chinese cuisine managed by Chinese chefs. Private dining sections for social functions. Your hosts ‘Ching’ and ‘Jimmy Lee.’”
Postmarked 1967.
*Don’t call- they exist only in memory.
On the back: “U.S. Rte. 1, Dunstan Corner, W. Scarborough, Me. 5 minutes from Old Orchard Beach. DIning- Dancing- Cocktail Lounge. Also at 152 Main St., Westbrook, Me. Rt. 25, Portland- Westbrook Line- Maine Tpke. Exit 8.”
From an old postcard with three views of “Wonderbar Steak House” in Biddeford. I don’t know if it’s still open.
“3 private banquet rooms- Seating 225. Air conditioned- Beautiful cocktail lounge. Main dining room (not shown) seating 250.
“Downtown low prices- Ample free parking.” Notice the glasses of tomato juice in the bowls? June Cleaver also served it that way on Leave it to Beaver. It must have been a popular beverage serving suggestion.
