Chief Motel with pool, Cherokee, NC, circa 1950
- Card type
- Chrome
- Date
- c. 1950 (Chrome)
About this postcard
The Chief Motel sits along U.S. 19 in Cherokee, North Carolina, at the eastern entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The view shows a long one-story motel with cars parked in front, a swimming pool, and a guest room interior, with a wooded hillside behind. Cherokee is home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and to the outdoor drama "Unto These Hills," first staged in 1950. The motel advertises mid-century roadside comforts such as wall-to-wall carpet, Beautyrest mattresses, tile baths, and a private pool for guests.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | W. M. Cline Co. |
|---|---|
| Series | 21970 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Place mentioned | Chief Motel, Cherokee, NC |
| Place mentioned | Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Unknown, TN, TN |
| Publisher | Chattanooga, TN |
| Notes | Chrome-era color photo postcard; composite insets; 1950s automobiles; no white border. No postmark. Divided-back 'Giant Post Card' (chrome/Color-King era, c. 1950s-60s); glossy surface; printed advertising back for the Chief Motel, Cherokee NC; publisher W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga TN. Dealer pencil '#59 1-' at lower right; light soiling/toning. |
Cite this card
Chief Motel with pool, Cherokee, NC, circa 1950, postcard, c. 1950. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/chief-motel-with-pool-cherokee-nc-circa-1950. Accessed November 2, 2026.