Motels of Lincoln Avenue (View-Master reel)

In the 1950s, Lincoln Avenue was the gateway to Chicago from the north. At the edge of the city, new auto 'mo-tels' with the most modern amenities catered to auto travelers. Since then the little motels have fallen on hard times and many have been torn down. Read the story of Lincoln Avenue and take a tour in 3-dimensional photos to see what is left of this classic stretch of roadside Americana.