A row of small tourist cabins sits among dense trees at Abbott's Shady Lodge, a roadside court on Route 63 south of Oskaloosa, Iowa. A rustic sign reading 'LODGE' stands near the entrance drive. Cabin courts like this became common in the 1920s and 1930s, when roadside lodging was often a cluster of simple cabins rather than a single hotel. U.S. 63 through Oskaloosa was part of the growing highway network that made such stops practical for motorists crossing Iowa.
White border; sepia-toned real photo print; small pink stain near top edge; image is rotated 90 degrees in the scan.
No postmark. Divided-back 'POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY' card, unused; pencil dealer notation 'RMLJ $3.00' in upper right corner. Real-photo style print with white border; light foxing/soiling on the blank back.
Cite this card
Abbott's Shady Lodge cabins, Oskaloosa, IA, circa 1926, postcard, c. 1926. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/abbotts-shady-lodge-cabins-oskaloosa-ia-circa-1926. Accessed November 2, 2026.
