Mid-Century Photo Friday: Cheyenne preservation?

I LOVE the architecture of this motel – it doesn’t get rave reviews on any sites, and so we took a pass on staying there with the kids, but don’t you LOVE the lines?

Sands Motel

Sands Motel

sands motel

Anyone up for an awesome preservation project?

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