Mid-Century Photo Friday: It's Cocktail time!

Indiana Landmarks to recognize MCM

Baz over at Atomic Indy, has all the info necessary to become one of the first time ever Mods to be awarded in these two awards categories. The Indiana Modern “Stewardship Award” (for preserving an MCM) The Indiana Modern “Rescue Award” (for restoring/saving an MCM) Visit his post to check out all the information and to get info on how to enter Entries are due on April 29th, 2011. Winners will be chosen and announced

Mid-Century Photo Friday – Aliens, oh my!

Thanks to Tack-O-Rama we have access to these fantastic images! How would you “caption this”??!

“64 Time Capsule

Nearly 50 years after Georgia and the late Tom Webb hired architect Talivaldis Meijers to design an H-shaped post-and-beam home, with lots of windows, the residence represents an architectural milestone in Hoosier history. The Webb home is one of three houses designed and built by Meijers that will be featured on the Mid-Century Modern Home Tour on May 21 in Columbus. For the rest of the article, click here…..

Retro Roadtrip: Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, NM

You are driving your vintage Cadillac, traveling the open New Mexican stretch of Route 66 with your canine companion. The sun starts creeping below the horizon and the dry desert heat has you feeling a little drowsy. Ahead of you, neon lights boldly defy the newly darkened sky; the sign reads “Blue Swallow Motel.” You pull your vehicle into the motel’s complimentary garage parking. Motel owners Nancy and Kevin prove themselves to be friendly hosts